Name: Koko: A Talking Gorilla
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1978-01-01
Duration: PT1h 25mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener, Carl Pribram, Roger Fouts

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What is Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) about?

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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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Who stars in Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla stars Penny Patterson (Herself), Koko (Herself), Saul Kitchener (Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo), Carl Pribram (Himself - Professor of Neuroscience), Roger Fouts (Himself). The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder.

Question 3

How long is Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated Not Rated.

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Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla worth watching?

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Koko: A Talking Gorilla holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

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