The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Legend of Johnny Lingo is a 2003 action family film directed by Steven Ramirez, starring George Henare as Johnny Lingo, Kayte Ferguson and Rawiri Paratene. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Steven Ramirez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Turtles Crossing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Johnny Lingo About?
The premise of The Legend of Johnny Lingo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An infant washed ashore by storm is hailed as a heavenly gift on a South Pacific island, with the chief naming him heir. When hardships arise, he is blamed and exiled to live with Mahana and her drunken father. As a youth he builds a boat, vows to return for Mahana, and reaches trader Johnny Lingo’s island, where he learns life and keeps promise.
The Legend of Johnny Lingo Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- island adventure
- island
- south-pacific
- noni fruit
- windsurfing
- self esteem
- puppy love
- marriage
- love
- character name in title
The Legend of Johnny Lingo Cast & Characters
George Henare leads the cast as Johnny Lingo, with Kayte Ferguson as Mahana and Rawiri Paratene as Malio Chief. Directed by Steven Ramirez; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steven Ramirez
- George Henare as Johnny Lingo
- Kayte Ferguson as Mahana
- Rawiri Paratene as Malio Chief
- Jim Perry as Malio Elder
Also Starring in The Legend of Johnny Lingo
· 28 more- Goeretti Chadwick Malio Seductress
- Joe Folau Tama
- Hori Ahipene Pioi
- Pete Smith Scary Island Chief
- Taungaroa Emile Pua's Friend #1
- David Fane Kata
- Daniel Logan Young Pua
- Teuila Blakely Natiti's Sister
- Rene Naufahu Sali
- Sima Urale Hoku
- Christina Asher Ulani
- Sela Apera Miriama's Mother
- Ross Duncan Writer
- Aleni Tufuga Pua's Friend #2
- Alvin Fitisemanu Chief Steward
- Peter Sa'ena Brown Miriama's Father
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- Tausani Simei-Barton Young Tama
- Fokikovi Soakimi Young Mahana
- Esela Alo Young Man
- Suivai Autagaia Young Viane
- Tungia Baker Turtle Island Grandmother
- Stephanie Erick Rewa
- Fiona MacFarlane Viane
- Mele Lola Fifita Young Natiti
- Elizabeth Skeen Miriama
- Bodie Taylor Pua
- Veronica Tone Natiti
- Ateli Valahi Young Miriama
The Legend of Johnny Lingo Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Johnny Lingo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An orphaned baby boy is found in a beached canoe after a violent storm and is taken in by Malio Rawiri Paratene, the island chief. Malio names the boy Tama Joe Folau and vows to raise him as his heir, even though he already has a son. The chief’s wife quickly begins to spread rumors that Tama is sent from the trickster god to bring trouble. A string of unlucky incidents convinces Malio that Tama is cursed, and the once-loved child becomes an outcast, passed from family to family around the island. At one point, a drunk villager, Pioi Hori Ahipene, takes Tama in. He has a daughter named Mahana Kayte Ferguson, who is deemed ugly by others but remains kind and forms a quiet friendship with Tama.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of Johnny Lingo, scene by scene
The Legend of Johnny Lingo Box Office
The Legend of Johnny Lingo grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.7M
The Legend of Johnny Lingo Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) VHS Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What name does chief Malio give to the orphaned baby he adopts?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “La Légende de Johnny Lingo” and “Die Legende von Johnny Lingo”.
- Also known as
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- La Légende de Johnny Lingo
- Die Legende von Johnny Lingo
- האגדה על ג'וני לינגו
- La leyenda de Johnny Lingo
- Johnny Lingo legendája
- Легенда о Джонни Линго
- As Aventuras de Tama
- Legenda Johnny'ego Lingo
- Легенда про Джонні Лінго
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Johnny Lingo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Legend of Johnny Lingo released?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo was released on August 29, 2003.
Who directed The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo was directed by Steven Ramirez.
More films by Steven Ramirez Who is in the cast of The Legend of Johnny Lingo?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo stars George Henare as Johnny Lingo, Kayte Ferguson as Mahana and Rawiri Paratene as Malio Chief, among 32 credited actors.
How much did The Legend of Johnny Lingo make at the box office?
The Legend of Johnny Lingo grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Does The Legend of Johnny Lingo have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Johnny Lingo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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