The Jesse Ventura Story

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The Jesse Ventura Story

1999

1h 27m

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Overview

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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13 members

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Nils Allen Stewart

Jesse Ventura

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Thomas Brandise

Jesse Ventura (Teen)

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Boyd Banks

Brooklyn Park Mayor

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Nancy Anne Sakovich

Terry

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Christopher Bondy

George Janos

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Nola Augustson

Bernice Janos

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Jeff Mallory

Tyrell (Teen)

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Jonathan Potts

Dean

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Elias Zarou

Chaney

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Kevin Rushton

Billy Graham

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Bill Goldberg

Luger

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Scott Levy

Raven

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Chris Klucsarits

Kanyon / Mortis

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