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Mood:
- SincereFeel GoodSentimental
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Plot:
- Athlete's LifeBuddiesUnderdogRising To StardomUninhibited RivalryAmbitionHopesRivalry more...
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Genres:
- DramaSport
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century60s
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Place:
- New YorkUSA
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- Award WinnerCritically AcclaimedEmmy Winner
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- SeriousRealistic
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61*, 2001
English
USA
Profile of 61*
The mood of 61* is sincere, feel good, and sentimental. The plot centers around rising to stardom, underdogs, and the life of an athlete. It is a drama and sports movie. In approach, 61* is serious and realistic. The setting is New York. It happens in the 1960s. 61* is known for being an Emmy winner and critically acclaimed.
Summary of 61*
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.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 28 April 2001 |
| Runtime: | 129 min |
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as Roger Maris
as Mickey Mantle
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