The Jesse Ventura Story

1999•1h 27m

DramaTV Movie

Biography of ex-pro wrestler Jesse Ventura follows his life beginning as a youngster to election as the Governor of Minnesota in 1998.

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Production

NBC Studios, Davis Entertainment

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Nils Allen Stewart

Jesse Ventura

Thomas Brandise

Jesse Ventura (Teen)

Boyd Banks

Brooklyn Park Mayor

Nancy Anne Sakovich

Terry

Christopher Bondy

George Janos

Nola Augustson

Bernice Janos

Jeff Mallory

Tyrell (Teen)

Jonathan Potts

Dean

Elias Zarou

Chaney

Kevin Rushton

Billy Graham

Bill Goldberg

Luger

Scott Levy

Raven

Chris Klucsarits

Kanyon / Mortis

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