Johnny Lingo (1969)
25m
Running Time
January 1, 1969Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
MaKee K. Blaisdell
Johnny Lingo
Makee K. Blaisdell
Johnny Lingo
Naomi Kahoilua
Mahana
Francis L. Urry
Trader Harris
Joseph W. Ah Quin
Moki
Joseph R. TeNgaio
Moki's Counselor
Malofau Maumasi
Tulo
Judge Whitaker
Director
Details.
Wiki.
Johnny Lingo is a 1969 short film directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker. The film and later remake are based on a short story by Patricia McGerr, originally published in a 1965 issue of Woman's Day. The 24-minute film was produced by Brigham Young University, but does not specifically mention The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) outside of the credits.