Johnny Lingo (1969): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1969, Johnny Lingo is a drama and familia film directed by Judge Whitaker, running about 25 minutes. “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.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Johnny Lingo stars MaKee K. Blaisdell as Johnny Lingo, Naomi Kahoilua as Mahana, Francis L. Urry as Trader Harris and Joseph R. TeNgaio as Moki’s Counselor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Johnny Lingo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Lingo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Lingo tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.