France / May 19, 1978 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Koko, le gorille qui parle |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Les Films du Losange, INA |
| Release date | 11 ottobre 1978 |
| Production | Margaret Ménégoz, Dale Djerassi, Barbet Schroeder |
| Editing | Dominique Auvray, Denise de Casabianca, Roselyne Petit |
| Cinematography | Néstor Almendros, Ned Burgess, Leslie Otis |
| Assistant directors | George Paul Csicsery, Barbet Schroeder |
| Lighting | Hal Trussell |
| Camera operators | Leslie Otis, Néstor Almendros, Ned Burgess |
| Additional photography | Néstor Almendros, Ned Burgess, Leslie Otis |
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Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Oct 11, 1978
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