27 May 2009
Looking for Eric
A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.
61*
Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?
In 1961, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees. One, Mantle, was universally loved, while the other, Maris, was universally hated. Both men started off with a bang, and both were nearing Babe Ruth's 60 home run record. Which man would reach it?
Top Billed Cast
Barry Pepper Roger Maris
Thomas Jane Mickey Mantle
Anthony Michael Hall Whitey Ford
Richard Masur Milt Kahn
Bruce McGill Ralph Houk
Chris Bauer Bob Cerv
Jennifer Crystal Foley Pat Maris ('61)
Christopher McDonald Mel Allen
Haynes Brooke Detroit Bartender
Bob Gunton Dan Topping
Donald Moffat Ford Frick
Joe Grifasi Phil Rizzuto
Peter Jacobson Artie Green
Seymour Cassel Sam Simon
Robert Joy Bob Fitschel
Michael Nouri Joe DiMaggio
Domenick Lombardozzi Moose Skowron
Bobby Hosea Elston Howard
Paul Borghese Yogi Berra
Renée Taylor Claire Ruth
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