United States / Jan 01, 1969 / NR
Johnny Lingo (1969)
Directed by Judge Whitaker
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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.
25min
Overall average
5.0/10
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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DramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Johnny Lingo |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Brigham Young University, Deseret Sunday School Union, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1969 |
| Production | Judge Whitaker |
| Writer | Claire Whitaker, Patricia McGerr |
| Casting | David Kent Jacobs |
| Editing | Frank S. Wise |
| Cinematography | Robert W. Stum |
| Assistant directors | Judge Whitaker |
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