61* [videorecording]
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, one was the Yankees' best loved players and the other was their most valuable. 1961 was about to be the summer that no one who loves baseball will ever forget. Both men find that they are approaching Babe Ruth's 1927 single-season 60 home-run record. Facing pressure from the media and the stands, both men know that there is only room for one winner. The fans make their choice, but the people's favorite isn't the favorite to win.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783118430
- ISBN: 9780783118437
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (129 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen
- Publisher: New York, NY : HBO Home Video
- Copyright: ©2001
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Special features: animated menus, chapter selections, multiple language and subtitle selections, cast and director bios, Making of 61* featurette, player bios and stats, 1961 home run list, original trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; editor, Michael Jablow ; music, Marc Shaiman ; costume designer, Dan Moore ; production designer, Rusty Smith.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Starring: Thomas Jane, Barry Pepper, Richard Masur, Bruce McGill, Chris Bauer, Chris McDonald, Jennifer Crystal Foley, Bob Gunton, Donald Moffat, Joe Grifasi, Peter Jacobson, Anthony Michael Hall.
- Target Audience Note:
- Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned; English 5.1, English Dolby surround, English surround (with director's commentary), Spanish stereo.
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- 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 0 copies available at McDowell County Public Library.
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Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F Six 274D (Text) | 33436001841383 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Eden Library | vid rotation red - 7147 (Text) | 31554007370579 | Storage | Available | - |
| Locust Branch Library | DVD 61 (Text) | 31011000227751 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | DVD SIXTY-ONE* (Text) | 39493105723342 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Mountains Branch Library | DVD 61 (Text) | 38801100894820 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | DVD FIC 61* (Text) | 42756201473219 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Spindale Public Library | DVD 61 (Text) | 30134100297358 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Walnut Cove Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30670100229610 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, one was the Yankees' best loved players and the other was their most valuable. 1961 was about to be the summer that no one who loves baseball will ever forget. Both men find that they are approaching Babe Ruth's 1927 single-season 60 home-run record. Facing pressure from the media and the stands, both men know that there is only room for one winner. The fans make their choice, but the people's favorite isn't the favorite to win.
