Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People(2016)
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People Synopsis
Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as a PhD project to teach sign language to a baby gorilla, but as Koko began to communicate with Penny, an intense bond formed between them. Penny has now been with Koko for over 40 years and claims Koko can reveal fresh insights into the workings of an animal's mind. Koko's unique life with Penny has been filmed every step of the way. Over 2,000 hours of footage chart the most dramatic moments - Penny's battle to keep Koko from being taken back to the zoo in which she was born, Penny's clash with academic critics who doubted her claims and the image of Koko mourning the death of her kitten.
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Jonathan Taylor, released on June 15, 2016 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Bertie Carvel, Koko, Penny Patterson and Dale Djerassi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Taylor
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bertie Carvel
as Narrator (voice)
Koko
as Self
- Penny Patterson
Penny Patterson
as Self
- Dale Djerassi
Dale Djerassi
as Self
- Lisa Schuster
Lisa Schuster
as Self
- Ann Southcombe
Ann Southcombe
as Self
- Mitzi Phillips
Mitzi Phillips
as Self
Robin Williams
as Self (archive footage)
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Gabriel
as Self (archive footage)
Isabella Rossellini
as Self (archive footage)
William Shatner
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Taylor.
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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 12 ratings.
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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People online?
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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016) is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People?
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The main cast of Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016) includes Bertie Carvel, Koko, Penny Patterson, Dale Djerassi and Lisa Schuster. The film was directed by Jonathan Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People released?
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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People was released on June 15, 2016 and runs for 58m.
Is Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People worth watching?
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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People (2016) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.