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Johnny Lingo
Johnny Lingo
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Johnny Lingo

1969
25m
Drama
Family

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

25m

Storyline

"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."

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
25m
Jan 1, 1969
Director
Judge Whitaker
Judge Whitaker
Production
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Deseret Sunday School Union
Deseret Sunday School Union
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

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

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