Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978)
1h 25m
Running Time
October 11, 1978Release Date
Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978)
1h 25m
Running Time
October 11, 1978Release Date
Plot.
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Where to Watch.
Subs
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Koko
Le Gorille
Penny Patterson
Self
Saul Kitchener
Directeur du Zoo de San Francisco
Roger Fouts
Himself
Carl Pribram
Le professeur de Neuroscience
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Guta Cattoni
Composer
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 11, 1978
Original NameKoko, le gorille qui parle
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 25m
Filming LocationsSan Francisco, United States of America
Genres
Wiki.
Koko: A Talking Gorilla (French: Koko, le gorille qui parle) is a 1978 French documentary film directed by Barbet Schroeder that focuses on Francine Patterson and her work with Koko, the gorilla. Patterson claims to have taught Koko to communicate with humans using symbols taken from American Sign Language. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.