The Legend of Johnny Lingo
"What if you were born a king and didn't know it?"
Originally released in 2003. The Legend of Johnny Lingo is a family/action film. directed by Steven Ramirez.
Starring George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, and Joe Folau
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Turtles Crossing
- Morinda, Inc
- Molen/Garbett Productions
- Number 8 Production LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legend of Johnny Lingo about?
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 h...
Who directed The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo was directed by Steven Ramirez.
How long is The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Legend of Johnny Lingo released?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo was released on August 29, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The main cast of The Legend of Johnny Lingo includes George Henare, Rawiri Paratene, Joe Folau, Alvin Fitisemanu, Kayte Ferguson.