Movie Description
Johnny Lingo
(1969)Overview
Johnny Lingo, one of the sharpest traders in the south pacific islands decides to bargain for a wife, and offers a record price of eight cows for Mahana, a plain girl who shuns contact. This causes quite a sensation on the island. A year later Johnny and his wife return for the first time since the marriage, and all find that something miraculous has occurred to Mahana. Johnny explains that by paying eight cows he proved that she was worth more to him than any other woman on the island. He gave her a great gift, that of self-worth.
Featured Crew
- Director : Judge Whitaker
- Producer : Judge Whitaker
- Editor : Frank S. Wise
- Cast : MaKee K. Blaisdell,Naomi Kahoilua,Francis L. Urry,Joseph R. TeNgaio,Joseph W. Ah Quin,Malofau Maumasi,Kent Fonoimoana
Cast
Johnny Lingo
Mahana
Mr. Harris
Moki’s Counselor
Moki
Tulo
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleJohnny Lingo
Status Released
Release Information
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1969-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 25m
Production CompaniesBrigham Young University,Deseret Sunday School Union,The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Genres
- Drama
- Family