Koko: A Talking Gorilla

Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978)

11/10/1978
Documentary
1h 25m

Overview

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

  • Barbet SchroederDirector
  • Original Title

    Koko, le gorille qui parle

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • gorilla
  • zoo
  • sign languages
  • communication

Top Billed Cast

Penny Patterson

Herself

Koko

Koko

Herself

Saul Kitchener

Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo

Carl Pribram

Himself - Professor of Neuroscience

Roger Fouts

Himself

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