The Legend of Johnny Lingo(2003)
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo Synopsis
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.
The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) is a family, action and adventure film directed by Steven Ramirez, released on August 29, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau and Alvin Fitisemanu. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Ramirez
- Writers:
- Riwia Brown, John Garbett, Patricia McGerr
- Producers:
- Gerald R. Molen, John Garbett
- Cinematographer:
- Allen Guilford
- Composer:
- Kevin Kiner
- Production:
- Turtles Crossing, Morinda, Inc, Molen/Garbett Productions, Number 8 Production LLC
- Status:
- Released
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Henare
as Johnny Lingo
Rawiri Paratene
as Malio Chief
Joe Folau
as Tama
- Alvin Fitisemanu
Alvin Fitisemanu
as Chief Steward
- Kayte Ferguson
Kayte Ferguson
as Mahana
Hori Ahipene
as Pioi
Sima Urale
as Hoku
Peter Sa'ena Brown
as Miriama's Father
- Jim Perry
Jim Perry
as Malio Elder
- Goeretti Chadwick
Goeretti Chadwick
as Malio Seductress
- Tausani Simei-Barton
Tausani Simei-Barton
as Young Tama
- Fokikovi Soakimi
Fokikovi Soakimi
as Young Mahana
Key crew
Directed by Steven Ramirez, written by Riwia Brown, John Garbett and Patricia McGerr, produced by Gerald R. Molen and John Garbett.
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legend of Johnny Lingo online?
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
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The main cast of The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) includes George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau, Alvin Fitisemanu and Kayte Ferguson. The film was directed by Steven Ramirez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of Johnny Lingo released?
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo was released on August 29, 2003 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Legend of Johnny Lingo worth watching?
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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