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

Naomi Kahoilua
Mahana

Francis L. Urry
Mr. Harris

Joseph R. TeNgaio
Moki’s Counselor

Joseph W. Ah Quin
Moki

Malofau Maumasi
Tulo

Kent Fonoimoana

Judge Whitaker
Director / Producer
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1969
StatusReleased
Running Time25m
Content RatingNR
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
island
marriage
marriage proposal
south pacific
polynesia
self esteem
self image
eight cows
short
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.
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