

Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978)
Koko, le gorille qui parle
Overview
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Where to watch Koko: A Talking Gorilla
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | — | — |
| France | INA madelen | Canal VOD, Sooner, Tenk | Canal VOD, Sooner |
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What is Koko: A Talking Gorilla about?
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 is a Documentary movie, released on 1978-10-11, runtime 85 minutes.
Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla worth watching?
TMDB users rate Koko: A Talking Gorilla 7.0 out of 10 from 22 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
In the United States, Koko: A Talking Gorilla streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Barbet Schroeder
Cast
- Penny Patterson as Herself
- Koko as Herself
- Saul Kitchener as Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo
- Carl Pribram as Himself - Professor of Neuroscience
- Roger Fouts as Himself
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Sources
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