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"Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?"

2001 2h 9m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 152

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Synopsis

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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?

“Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Billy Crystal
Writers: Hank Steinberg
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Billy Crystal, shot by Haskell Wexler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marc Shaiman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Jablow shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane and Anthony Michael Hall carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0250934 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Billy Crystal directs. Haskell Wexler behind the camera. Marc Shaiman scores. Michael Jablow cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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125 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Billy Crystal, shot by Haskell Wexler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Marc Shaiman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Michael Jablow shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Barry Pepper and Thomas Jane and Anthony Michael Hall carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Why did America have room in its heart for only one hero?".
7IMDB entry: tt0250934 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.