Koko: A Talking Gorilla

Nan
1h 25m
1978
7 /10 (21)

Overview

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

Country : France
Languages : Français, English
Released Date: 1978-10-11

Top Billed Cast

Penny Patterson

Herself

Koko

Herself

Saul Kitchener

Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo

Carl Pribram

Himself - Professor of Neuroscience

Roger Fouts

Himself

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