The Jesse Ventura Story (1999)
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- Unrated
- 1h 27min
- Biography, Drama
- 23 May 1999 (USA)
- TV 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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Cast
| Nils Allen Stewart | ... |
Adult Jesse Ventura
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| Nancy Anne Sakovich | ... |
Terry
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Thomas Brandise | ... |
Teen Jesse
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Christopher Bondy | ... |
George Janos
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| Nola Augustson | ... |
Bernice Janos
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| Jef Mallory | ... |
Teen Tyrell
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| Jonathan Potts | ... |
Dean
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| Elias Zarou | ... |
Chaney
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Bobby Johnston | ... |
Captain Nice
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| Dwight McFee | ... |
Norm Coleman
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| David Huband | ... |
Skip Humphrey
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| Phillip Jarrett | ... |
Non Com
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Michael Ruperco |
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| Kevin Rushton | ... |
Billy Graham
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Tommy Dorrian |
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| Chris Kanyon | ... |
Kanyon / Mortis
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| Boyd Banks | ... |
Brooklyn Park Mayor
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Adam Gavsie | ... |
E.R. Doctor
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| Bill Goldberg | ... |
Luger
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| Rick Howland | ... |
Wrestler
(as Richard Howland)
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Jonathan Kennedy | ... |
Wrestling Fan
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| Scott Levy | ... |
Raven
(as Raven)
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| Layton Morrison | ... |
Biker
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| Matthew Galliford | ... |
Wrestling Fan (uncredited)
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David Karnes | ... |
Navy seal recruit (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Jackson | ... | (as David S. Jackson) |
Written by
| Patricia Jones | ... | (written by) & |
| Donald Reiker | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jim Chory | ... | producer |
| John Davis | ... | executive producer |
| Bruce J. Sallan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Richard Gibbs | ||
Cinematography by
| John Holosko | ||
Editing by
| Adam Wolfe | ||
Editorial Department
| Clay Cambern | ... | assistant editor |
| Joseph Dervin Jr. | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
Casting By
| Nelleke Privett | ||
Production Design by
| Ed Hanna | ||
Art Direction by
| Jayne Couch | ||
Set Decoration by
| Nigel Hutchins | ||
Costume Design by
| Antoinette Messam | ||
Makeup Department
| Gail 'Freddie' Godden | ... | hair stylist (as Freddie Godden) |
| Kathleen Graham | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Carmen Arndt | ... | production manager |
| Nora Reynolds | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Richard Winnie | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lorin Raine | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Danny Burke | ... | lead man |
| Derek Graham | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Bill Bridges | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Roberta Doheny | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joe Melody | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Richard Penn | ... | sound |
| Rick Penn | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Reale | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Ermes Blarasin | ... | sse |
| Eric Bryson | ... | stunts |
| Shelley Cook | ... | stunt performer |
| Tom Farr | ... | stunts |
| Layton Morrison | ... | stunts |
| Edward A. Queffelec | ... | stunt double |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunts |
| Kevin Rushton | ... | stunts |
| Don Stockford | ... | stunt performer / stunt rigger |
| John Stoneham Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Cochrane | ... | dolly grip |
| Mark Cooper | ... | first assistant camera (as Sandy Cooper) |
| Richard Emerson | ... | key grip (as Richard 'Rico' Emerson) |
| John Escapa | ... | first assistant camera |
| Peter Genrick | ... | gaffer |
| Mark W. Hindle | ... | video playback operator |
| Ben Mark Holzberg | ... | still photographer |
| Rick Kearney | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator |
| Marvin Midwicki | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Greg Whiteside | ... | 24 frame video operator |
| Nicole Wiwchar | ... | loader |
Location Management
| Morton Dorrell | ... | location manager |
| David Lancaster | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Nick South | ... | music editor |
| Mary Oatman | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Danielle Depeyre | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mike Curran | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tim Fagan | ... | unit driver |
Additional Crew
| Don Bachmann | ... | production coordinator |
| Chris Kanyon | ... | choreographer |
| Jasmine McCaig | ... | production controller |
| Andrea Wassell | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1999) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This biopic about former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura premiered on the same night that another professional wrestler, Owen Hart, tragically passed away after falling from the rafters at a live pay per view event in Kansas City, MO. See more » |
| Goofs | Generally makes up several facts about Jesse's life and career in wrestling including fictionalizing wrestlers, events, people, and places. Almost nothing presented in the movie is true. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Spring Breakout 1999 (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Preachin' The Blues See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The following text appears at the end of the movie just before the end credits: "Certain events in this drama based on fact are interpretive, certain characters are composite or have been fictionalized, and some names and locations have been changed". See more » |