Poto and Cabengo(1980)
Poto and Cabengo Synopsis
Documentary by Jean-Pierre Gorin about twin girls who spontaneously developed their own unique language as children.
Poto and Cabengo (1980) is a documentary film directed by Jean-Pierre Gorin, released on March 25, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Jean-Pierre Gorin, Sheila Sharp, Hans Teuchart and Grace Kennedy. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Gorin
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Jean-Pierre Gorin Productions, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Poto and Cabengo (1980) Trailer
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Poto and Cabengo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Gorin
as Narrator (voice)
- Sheila Sharp
Sheila Sharp
as Narrator (voice)
- Hans Teuchart
Hans Teuchart
as Narrator (voice)
- Grace Kennedy
Grace Kennedy
as Self
- Virginia Kennedy
Virginia Kennedy
as Self
- Tom Kennedy
Tom Kennedy
as Self
- Christine Kennedy
Christine Kennedy
as Self
- Paula Künert
Paula Künert
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Gorin, written by Jean-Pierre Gorin, produced by Jean-Pierre Gorin.
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Poto and Cabengo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Poto and Cabengo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Poto and Cabengo online?
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Poto and Cabengo (1980) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Poto and Cabengo?
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The main cast of Poto and Cabengo (1980) includes Jean-Pierre Gorin, Sheila Sharp, Hans Teuchart, Grace Kennedy and Virginia Kennedy. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Gorin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Poto and Cabengo released?
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Poto and Cabengo was released on March 25, 1980 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Poto and Cabengo worth watching?
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Poto and Cabengo (1980) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Poto and Cabengo?
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