Koko: A Talking Gorilla
Koko, le gorille qui parle
Synopsis
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Original Score
- Guta Cattoni, Maris Embiricos
- Original Title
- Koko, le gorille qui parle
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Guta Cattoni, Maris Embiricos
Néstor Almendros
Denise de Casabianca, Dominique Auvray
Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Denise de Casabianca
Editor
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Dominique Auvray
Editor
Guta Cattoni
Original Music Composer
Maris Embiricos
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Koko: A Talking Gorilla
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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.
Who directed Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
The principal cast of Koko: A Talking Gorilla includes Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener, Carl Pribram, Roger Fouts.
When was Koko: A Talking Gorilla released and how long is it?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Koko: A Talking Gorilla was composed by Guta Cattoni, Maris Embiricos.