The film is a remake of an older film, and it is based on a true story. A orphan boy named tama bounces around between families and gets into trouble. Thanks to the movie johnny lingo, being called an eightcow wife is now a compliment. It is a fun movie for all, including those who loved the first version. Legend of johnny lingo available in dvd ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Readers digest, february 1988, pp8141 get johnny lingo to help you find what you want and then let him do the bargaining, advised shenkin as i sat on the veranda of his guest house and wondered whether to visit nurabandi. The legend of johnny lingo is a 2003 feature film based on the 1969 short film johnny lingo. Released august 29th, 2003, the legend of johnny lingo stars george henare, rawiri paratene, joe falou, alvin fitisemanu the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 31 min, and received a score of.
When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore. It goes into johnny lingos childhood and explains how he first met his wife and how he first became a goods trader. Johnny, however, paid the 8 cows and took his new wife home to his own island. The legend of johnny lingo is an extended story of the 70s original. I show johnny lingo to my fourth graders each year. Lingo turns a bad situation into a teachable moment when tama steals from him and tries to run away from his troubles and return to the only one who ever cared for me mahana. The legend of johnny lingo 2003 the legend of johnny. The legend of johnny lingo by steven ramirez george. This is the 1st motion picture produced by tahitian noni international. This 1969 film has lived on in mormon culture through the decades, and not surprisingly, seminary teachers and young men and young women leaders still show it to their youth. He invents some simple machines that helps him finish his work faster. The legend of johnny lingo cast and crew cast photos and. George henare, rawiri paratene, joe falau, alvin fitisemanu, kayte ferguson, hori ahipene, sima urale, steven.
Is there anything about life in the islands in this movie that you wish was still a part of our culture. It starts out somewhat predictable but what disney movie isnt. Theres no adventure or fun anywhere in johnny lingo, which is odd because this is. One day, a canoe carrying an infant boy washes up on the shores of a remote island. The legend of johnny lingo 2003 movie trailer youtube. The legend of johnny lingo news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2017 learn how and when to remove this. When i visited the south pacific islands, i took a notebook along. Johnny lingo challenges his chief steward to look beyond tamas rough exterior. The boy drifts ashore and is found by a polynesian trader,johnny lingo. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Now, for the first time on convenient dvd, you can see how johnnys expertise as a trader and his insight into the human heart transform the shy and awkward mahana into a beautiful person worth much more than the eight cows he bargained with. The legend of johnny lingo 2disc special collectors edtion.
Johnny lingo is 26 minutes in length and does not specifically mention the the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church outside of the credits. Tama lives in paradise, but is considered a curse on the polynesian island on which he washed ashore. I remember thinking how handsome johnny lingo looked in that toga. The movie expands on the short film by telling the backstory of johnny lingo, who as a baby is washed up on the shore of the polynesian island malio and is named tamaliki o tangaloa, or tama by the islands chief. The legend of johnny lingo a 1969 short film produced by brigham young u.
It is an extension of the 1969 short film johnny lingo that is based on a story by patricia mcgerr. 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. It goes into johnny lingo s childhood and explains how he first met his wife and how he first became a goods trader. George henare, rawiri paratene, joe folau, alvin fitisemanu, kayte ferguson, peter saenabrown, hori ahipene. Santa monica, ca oscarwinning producer gerald molen hook, jurassic park, minority report, rain man debuts his latest critically acclaimed, familyfriendly action adventure the legend of johnny lingo on dvd and vhs on may 11 th from mgm home entertainment. Later, he finds out hes a prince and finds his true love. After tama tries to escape with some jewelry, he is given work by johnny lingo and finds ways to make his work easier. The movie opens with a baby washing ashore on a boat in the south pacific. Watch the legend of johnny lingo 2 full movie free online. Earnest but amateurish tween fairy tale set in south seas. Aside from the scriptures, few stories in the church are better known or better loved than the legend of johnny lingo. The legend of johnny lingo is a film released in 2003 that is set in polynesia.
T he legend of johnny lingo blends the themes of cinderella, snow white, uglyduckling and pygmalion to produce a charming movie smoothie. The film and a later remake are based on a short story by patricia mcgerr in womans day. Steven ramirez wholesome coming of age tale, a family film filled with tender monents, exciting adventure and good old fashion values. Overall, the legend of johnny lingo has good heart and good intentions.
Now, for the first time on convenient dvd, you can see how johnny s expertise as a trader and his insight into the human heart transform the shy and awkward mahana into a beautiful person worth much more than the eight cows he bargained with. On my mind, song as used in the film the legend of johnny lingo manatu, song as used in the film the legend of johnny lingo seven years. If you like the legend of johnny lingo you are looking for exciting, sentimental and touching movies about with island, adventure, friendship, tragic love, starting over, young heroes and youth themes of action, adventure and family genre shot in new zealand. Theres a treasure hidden deep within everyone, says the title character in the. Lessons the story of johnny lingo and an 8 cow wife can. The film tells the story of an infant boy that is washed up on a south pacific island in a canoe. The legend of johnny lingo moves at a leisurely place as an outcast boy finds his place in the world with a little help from some new friends. Jun 22, 2010 this is the 1st motion picture produced by tahitian noni international. Johnny lingo bargains for a bride, paying an exorbitant amount and.
The message you might have missed in johnny lingo mormon buzzz. The legend of johnny lingo 2003 one day, a canoe carrying an infant boy washes up on the shores of a remote island. The legend of johnny lingo is the story of a boy in the south pacific, who receives his rightful inheritance and follows his heart to find true love. Legend of johnny lingo 2003 original movie poster 27x40 dblsided george henare rawiri paratene joe folau. How does he measure up to other legends youve heard or read about. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 32 produced by 4 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. The daughter grows up believing that she is ugly and no good. Her father continuously calls his daughter ugly and no good. Later, he finds out hes a prince and finds his true. But tamas journey leads him to johnny lingo, a wealthy trader who makes tama his apprentice and heir. It is a great story about self esteem and committment, and making choices in life. Blaisdell is a shrewd, honest, and wellliked polynesian trader. In fact, the legend of johnny lingo which is the title of the feature actually deals with much more of the lives of johnny lingo and mahana than the other film.
Without giving too much of the plot away, the film begins when a baby boy is washed up onto malio island during a fierce storm. The legend of johnny lingo is a 2003 film set in polynesia and directed by steven ramirez. Months later a visitor to the islands heard the story of johnny lingo and his 8 cow wife and decided to visit the couple to find out why johnny would pay such a high price for a woman viewed as having little or no value. Jan 14, 20 information about the movie on the legend of johnny lingo adventure, new zealand, 2003, 91 min.
Watch the legend of johnny lingo online stream full. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Now, as tama embraces his new life, he must learn that the measure of a man is not in his possessions but in love, friendship and in tamas case honoring a promise from the past. Hailed as a good omen, the boy, tama joe falou, is adopted by malio rawiri paratene, the island chief. Sep 29, 2003 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the legend of johnny lingo near you. The white stallion virginias run joey the legend of johnny lingo. When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small south pacific island, he is at first wellreceived as a gift from the heavens, even to the point of the tribal chief adopting him as a successor. The legend of johnny lingo appears to be at first glance the simple story of a boy in the south pacific, who receives his rightful inheritance and follows his heart to find true love. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the legend of johnny lingo near you. I recall as a youth convincing our sunday school teacher to skip their lesson to let us watch it. Lessons the story of johnny lingo and an 8 cow wife can teach. The story and the film describe a young woman who is verbally abused by her alchoholic father.
Best movies like the legend of johnny lingo bestsimilar. The legend of johnny lingo original motion picture. Mahana played by naomi kahoilua, the young woman he desires, is considered by her neighbors and even her father, moki played by joseph ah quin, to be of little value sullen, ugly, and undesirable. The notebook was supposed to help me become a junior. Winner of the film advisory boards 2003 award of excellence and the parents television council. With george henare, rawiri paratene, joe folau, alvin fitisemanu. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Tamahana, song as used in the film the legend of johnny lingo gift from the gods. I remember rooting for mahana as she faced the villagers snarky remarks. When a small boy is mythically delivered to a remote polynesian island and named tama, hes received with. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
We got over 700 responses to our polls about selling the legend of johnny lingo movie online. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Hailed as a good omen, the boy, tama joe falou, is adopted by malio rawiri. The kids love it and get a good lesson at the same time. Well notify you on your wishlist when movies become available. Watch the legend of johnny lingo online 2003 movie yidio. The story is about a young orphan boy trades the noni fruit to survive. Information about the movie on adventure, new zealand, 2003, 91 min. Despite being longer, bigger, and more expensive, the new legend of johnny lingo does little to improve on the first. The legend of johnny lingo was brought to the screen in part by producer john garbett. Readers digest, february 1988, pp8141 get johnny lingo to help you find what you want and then let him do the bargaining, advised shenkin as i sat on the veranda of his. Set at the turn of the last century in a south seas island paradise the legend of johnny lingo is a timeless story combining the lively highseas adventure of a young boy tamas coming of age with a romantic tale about the now grown man returning to claim the love of his life.
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