The Legend of Johnny Lingo

Name: The Legend of Johnny Lingo
Genre: Family, Action, Adventure
Released: 2003-08-29
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau, Alvin Fitisemanu, Kayte Ferguson

2003·Movie·G·91 min·★ 7.1(41)

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“What if you were born a king and didn't know it?”

When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small South Pacific island, he is at first well-received as a gift from the heavens, even to the point of the tribal chief adopting him as a successor. However, with time as hardships are blamed upon Tama (as he is named), he is finally outcast to live with the poorest people on the island, Mahana and her drunken father. Mahana is considered homely and undesirable, but Tama feels differently, so when he is old enough to build a craft to sail away, he vows to return for her one day. A lucky stroke brings him to land upon the island of the legendary Johnny Lingo, the wealthiest trader in the islands, and after years of service to him, Tama has learned much about life and himself as he dreams of honoring his pledge to Mahana.

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About The Legend of Johnny Lingo

The Legend of Johnny Lingo is a 2003 English-language family, action and adventure film directed by Steven Ramirez. The cast is led by George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

The Legend of Johnny Lingo was produced by Turtles Crossing, Morinda, Inc, and Molen/Garbett Productions and made in New Zealand and Cook Islands. It was released on August 29, 2003, and carries a G certification.

Director: Steven Ramirez
Writers: Riwia Brown, John Garbett
Release date: August 29, 2003
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand, Cook Islands
Production: Turtles Crossing, Morinda, Inc, Molen/Garbett Productions

#island#self esteem#south pacific

The Legend of Johnny Lingo cast & crew

The Legend of Johnny Lingo was directed by Steven Ramirez and written by Riwia Brown and John Garbett.

The cast features George Henare as Johnny Lingo, Rawiri Paratene as Malio Chief, Joe Folau as Tama, Alvin Fitisemanu as Chief Steward, Kayte Ferguson as Mahana, and Hori Ahipene as Pioi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kevin Kiner, cinematography is by Allen Guilford, and it was produced by Gerald R. Molen and John Garbett.

Is The Legend of Johnny Lingo worth watching?

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy family, action, and adventure, The Legend of Johnny Lingo is worth a place on your watchlist.

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