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Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978): Cast

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla is a 1978 documentary directed by Barbet Schroeder, starring Penny Patterson, Koko and Roger Fouts. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Barbet Schroeder
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla About?

The premise of Koko: A Talking Gorilla without spoilers.

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

Koko: A Talking Gorilla Themes & Keywords

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  • american
  • human animal relationship
  • key
  • language learning
  • language
  • sign language
  • talking gorilla
  • chimpanzee
  • monkey
  • animal human communication
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Cast & crew

Koko: A Talking Gorilla Cast

Penny Patterson leads the cast, with Koko and Roger Fouts. Directed by Barbet Schroeder; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Barbet Schroeder

More films directed by Barbet Schroeder, best-rated first: Reversal of Fortune, The Venerable W., Our Lady of the Assassins and Terror's Advocate.

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “科科:会说话的大猩猩” and “Koko, il gorilla che parla”.

Also known as
  • 科科:会说话的大猩猩
  • Koko, il gorilla che parla

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Koko: A Talking Gorilla, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

Koko: A Talking Gorilla runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Koko: A Talking Gorilla released?

Koko: A Talking Gorilla was released on May 19, 1978.

Who directed Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

Koko: A Talking Gorilla was directed by Barbet Schroeder.

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Who is in the cast of Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

Koko: A Talking Gorilla stars Penny Patterson, Koko and Roger Fouts, among 5 credited actors.

Does Koko: A Talking Gorilla have a post-credit scene?

No. Koko: A Talking Gorilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Koko: A Talking Gorilla in?

The original language of Koko: A Talking Gorilla is French.

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