1961. Two New York Yankees batters, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, are chasing Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 home runs. The two couldn't be more different - Maris quiet and reserved and relative newcomer to the Yankees, Mantle larger-than-life and hedonistic and a lifetime Yankee. The closer they get to the record, the more the pressure builds.
Interesting, entertaining and educational docu-drama. The story of Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris's race to break Babe Ruth's record is an interesting story and one certainly worth telling. Director Billy Crystal and writer Hank Steinberg do a very good job at bringing that story to life. It helps that Crystal is from New York and lifelong Yankees fan: his love of baseball shines through in the film.
Solid performances from Barry Pepper (as Maris) and Thomas Jane (as Mantle) in the lead roles. Decent supporting cast.
Interesting, entertaining and educational docu-drama. The story of Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris's race to break Babe Ruth's record is an interesting story and one certainly worth telling. Director Billy Crystal and writer Hank Steinberg do a very good job at bringing that story to life. It helps that Crystal is from New York and lifelong Yankees fan: his love of baseball shines through in the film.
Solid performances from Barry Pepper (as Maris) and Thomas Jane (as Mantle) in the lead roles. Decent supporting cast.