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
Network & Production Companies


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.

Currently Koko: A Talking Gorilla is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Penny Patterson
Herself

Koko
Herself

Saul Kitchener
Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo

Carl Pribram
Himself - Professor of Neuroscience

Roger Fouts
Himself

Barbet Schroeder
Director / Associate Producer

George Paul Csicsery
Assistant Director

Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography

Denise de Casabianca
Editor

Margaret Ménégoz
Producer

Dominique Auvray
Editor

Guta Cattoni
Original Music Composer

Maris Embiricos
Original Music Composer

Dale Djerassi
Associate Producer

Ned Burgess
Assistant Camera

Roselyne Petit
Assistant Editor
Media.

Details.
Release DateOctober 11, 1978
Original NameKoko, le gorille qui parle
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 25m
Filming LocationsSan Francisco, United States
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
gorilla
zoo
sign language
communication
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.
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