Koko: A Talking Gorilla
Originally released in 1978. Koko: A Talking Gorilla is a documentary film. directed by Barbet Schroeder. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Penny Patterson, Koko, and Saul Kitchener
Synopsis
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Losange
- INA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koko: A Talking Gorilla about?
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Who directed Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
How long is Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Koko: A Talking Gorilla released?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla was released on October 11, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
The main cast of Koko: A Talking Gorilla includes Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener, Carl Pribram, Roger Fouts.