Set in New York City in 1961, 61* is a film directed by Billy Crystal for baseball lovers. Zooming in on Yankee players Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, the film follows these two opposites as they attempt to break Babe Ruth's 1927 home run record. In heated competition, the two players each try to score over 60 home runs and set the new world record. While the fans align themselves with one player to be the winner, the players choose the other, igniting the playing field with tension, excitement, and anticipation.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Making-Of - 1. THE MAKING OF 61*
Audio Commentary - 1. Billy Crytal - Director
Text/Photo Galleries:
Essay - 1. Historical Information on Mantle, Maris, and 61*

Barry Pepper: 
Thomas Jane: 
Richard Masur: American Actor
Bruce McGill: Star, BEHIND ENEMY LINES II: AXIS OF EVIL (2006)
Chris Bauer: 
Christopher McDonald: American Actor
Donald Moffat: British Actor
Anthony Michael Hall: American Actor

Billy Crystal: American Actor/Director, CITY SLICKERS (1991)

Robert F. Colesberry: 

Hank Steinberg: Screewriter, 61* (2001)

Marc Shaiman: American Composer

Michael Jablow: Editor

"...This is, simply, one of the best baseball movies ever..."