MANTLE

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• Release Year: 2005
• Genre: Documentary
• Plot: THE PLAYER. THE HERO. THE MAN.; ; The almost mythic career of Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle is the subject of this acclaimed HBO Sports documentary special. Over 18 seasons with the Bronx Bombers, despite constant nagging injuries, Mantle managed to hit 536 home runs, twice hitting more than 50 in a season. What's more, he managed to hit more than 300 in ten seasons. To this day, 'The Mick' remains the greatest switch-hitter in baseball history; however, behind his country charm and good looks there was his wayward lifestyle that harmed his marriage, his relationship with his four sons and ultimately his health.; ; Told with honesty and candor, this critically acclaimed documentary combines memorable footage along with interviews. Family, broadcaster Bob Costas, who delivered the eulogy at Mantle's funeral, teammate Bobby Murcer, plus Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner all provide compelling commentary.
• Cast: Mickey Mantle, Maury Allen, Mel Allen, Marty Appel, Joe Barker, Skip Bayless, Yogi Berra, Johnny Blanchard, Jim Bouton, Andy Carey, Bob Costas, Billy Crystal, Barbara Delise, Dr. Daniel DeMarco, Joe DiMaggio, Whitey Ford, Mike Francesa, Ed Harris, Mickey Herskowitz, Bill Hooten, Ralph Houk, Greer Johnson, Dr. Goran Klintmalm, Richard Lewis, Bill Liederman, Phil Linz, George Lois, Billy Mantle, Danny Mantle, David Mantle, Mickey Mantle Jr., Larry Mantle, Max Mantle, Merlyn Mantle, Billy Joe Martin, Murphy Martin, Tom McEwen, Bobby Murcer, Marty Noble, Joe Pepitone, Al Rosen, Liev Schreiber, Bob Sheppard, Pam Silvestri, Moose Skowron, George M. Steinbrenner III, Pat Summerall, Tom Tresh, Roy True, Bob Wolff, George Roy, Steven Stern
• Director: George Roy
• Runtime: 0:58
• Company: HBO Sports, HBO, HBO Video
• Media Format: movie