Johnny Lingo

Johnny Lingo

1969
25m
5.6

5.6/10

5 votes • View on IMDb
Drama Family

"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."

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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Brigham Young University Deseret Sunday School Union The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Production Countries
United States of America

Keywords

marriage proposal island marriage self esteem south pacific polynesia self image eight cows short film

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1969
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0365393

Cast

MaKee K. Blaisdell
MaKee K. Blaisdell

Johnny Lingo

Naomi Kahoilua
Naomi Kahoilua

Mahana

Francis L. Urry
Francis L. Urry

Mr. Harris

Joseph R. TeNgaio
Joseph R. TeNgaio

Moki’s Counselor

Joseph W. Ah Quin
Joseph W. Ah Quin

Moki

Malofau Maumasi
Malofau Maumasi

Tulo

Kent Fonoimoana
Kent Fonoimoana

Key Crew

Judge Whitaker
Director
Claire Whitaker
Screenplay
Judge Whitaker
Producer