Koko: A Talking Gorilla(1978)
Koko, le gorille qui parle
Koko: A Talking Gorilla Synopsis
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) is a documentary film directed by Barbet Schroeder, released on October 11, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener and Carl Pribram. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Barbet Schroeder
- Producers:
- Margaret Ménégoz
- Cinematographer:
- Néstor Almendros
- Composer:
- Guta Cattoni
- Production:
- Les Films du Losange, INA
- Status:
- Released
Koko: A Talking Gorilla Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Penny Patterson
Penny Patterson
as Herself
Koko
as Herself
- Saul Kitchener
Saul Kitchener
as Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo
- Carl Pribram
Carl Pribram
as Himself - Professor of Neuroscience
- Roger Fouts
Roger Fouts
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Barbet Schroeder, produced by Margaret Ménégoz.
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Koko: A Talking Gorilla online?
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
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The main cast of Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) includes Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener, Carl Pribram and Roger Fouts. The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Koko: A Talking Gorilla released?
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla was released on October 11, 1978 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla worth watching?
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.