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Johnny Lingo

Johnny Lingo

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Johnny Lingo
  • Genres: Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1969-01-01
  • Runtime: 25 minutes
  • Rating: 5.6/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Brigham Young University, Deseret Sunday School Union, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4609
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

MaKee K. Blaisdell

MaKee K. Blaisdell

as Johnny Lingo

Naomi Kahoilua

Naomi Kahoilua

as Mahana

Francis L. Urry

Francis L. Urry

as Mr. Harris

Joseph R. TeNgaio

Joseph R. TeNgaio

as Moki’s Counselor

Joseph W. Ah Quin

Joseph W. Ah Quin

as Moki

Malofau Maumasi

Malofau Maumasi

as Tulo

Kent Fonoimoana

Kent Fonoimoana

as

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Keywords

marriage proposalislandmarriageself esteemsouth pacificpolynesiaself imageeight cowsshort film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

Johnny Lingo is a Drama, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1969-01-01.

Who are the main actors in Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

The main cast includes MaKee K. Blaisdell, Naomi Kahoilua, Francis L. Urry, Joseph R. TeNgaio, Joseph W. Ah Quin, .

Where can I watch Johnny Lingo online?ā–¼

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Johnny Lingo is available.

Is Johnny Lingo based on a true story?ā–¼

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.

What is the IMDb rating of Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

Johnny Lingo has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

The soundtrack was composed by Brigham Young University, Deseret Sunday School Union, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Johnny Lingo filmed?ā–¼

Johnny Lingo was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

The total runtime of Johnny Lingo is 25 minutes.

Is Johnny Lingo suitable for kids?ā–¼

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Johnny Lingo?ā–¼

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Johnny Lingo.

Does Johnny Lingo have a post-credit scene?ā–¼

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