The Wild Child (1970)

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The Wild Child on IMDb 7.6/10 6,453 votes

Released:
1970-02-26

Overview:
In a French forest circa 1798, a child–who cannot walk, speak, read or write–is found. A doctor becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.

Director:
François Truffaut

Runtime:
1h 23min

Genre:
Drama, History

  • Cast:
  • Jean-Pierre Cargol
    as
    Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
  • François Truffaut
    as
    Le Dr Jean Itard
  • Françoise Seigner
    as
    Madame Guerin
  • Jean Dasté
    as
    Professor Philippe Pinel
  • Annie Miller
    as
    Madame Lemeri