Johnny Lingo
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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Johnny Lingo
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1969
Runtime
0h 25m
Genres
Drama, Family
User Score
56%
Original Title
Johnny Lingo
Production Companies
Brigham Young University, Deseret Sunday School Union, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Director
Judge Whitaker
Description
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.
