The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003)

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.

Directing:
  • Steven Ramirez

Writing:
  • Riwia Brown
  • John Garbett

Stars:
Release Date: 2003-08-29
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  • Country: NZ, TK
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 91
Rawiri Paratene
Rawiri Parate...
Malio Chief
Teuila Blakely
Teuila Blakel...
Natiti's Sister
George Henare
George Henare
Johnny Lingo
Joe Folau
Joe Folau
Tama
Ross Duncan
Ross Duncan
Writer
Peter Sa'ena Brown
Peter Sa'ena...
Miriama's Father
Hori Ahipene
Hori Ahipene
Pioi
Sima Urale
Sima Urale
Hoku
Christina Asher
Christina Ash...
Ulani
Taungaroa Emile
Taungaroa Emi...
Pua's Friend #1
David Fane
David Fane
Kata
Daniel Logan
Daniel Logan
Young Pua
Rene Naufahu
Rene Naufahu
Sali
Pete Smith
Pete Smith
Scary Island Chief
Bodie Taylor
Bodie Taylor
Pua
Aleni Tufuga
Aleni Tufuga
Pua's Friend #2
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