Johnny Lingo

Johnny Lingo (1969)

Johnny Lingo bargains his dowry for a bride, paying an exorbitant dowry and causing a sensation on the island. Being an expert trader, he knows the value of things—especially self-esteem.

  • Genre: Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1969-01-01
  • User Rating: 5.4/10 from 5 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 25min
  • Production Company: Brigham Young University
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Judge Whitaker
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Summary

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.

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  • MaKee K. Blaisdell

    as Johnny Lingo
  • Naomi Kahoilua

    as Mahana
  • Francis L. Urry

    as Mr. Harris
  • Joseph R. TeNgaio

    as Moki’s Counselor
  • Joseph W. Ah Quin

    as Moki
  • Malofau Maumasi

    as Tulo
  • Kent Fonoimoana

    as
Directing Judge Whitaker Director
Writing Patricia McGerr Story
Writing Claire Whitaker Screenplay
Production Judge Whitaker Producer
Crew Robert W. Stum Cinematography
Editing Frank S. Wise Editor
Production David Kent Jacobs Casting

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