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Koko: A Talking Gorilla
Koko: A Talking Gorilla
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla

Original Title: Koko, le gorille qui parle

1978
1h 25m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1978

Runtime

1h 25m

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Storyline

A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Oct 11, 1978
Languages
French
English
Director
Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder
Production
Les Films du Losange
Les Films du Losange
INA
INA
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Penny Patterson

Herself

Koko

Koko

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Roger Fouts

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