The Wild Child(1970)
“At last an adult film to which you can take your children.”
Overview
The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.
Director
François Truffaut
Studio
Les Films du Carrosse
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
Claude Miller
as Monsieur Lemeri
Paul Villé
as Remy
Nathan Miller
as Baby Lemeri
Mathieu Schiffman
as Mathieu
Jean Gruault
as Visitor at Institute
Gitt Magrini
as Countrywoman
Jean-François Stévenin
as Countryman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
French
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Les Films du Carrosse • Les Productions Artistes Associés
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wild Child?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Wild Child (1970).
What is The Wild Child about?▼
The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.
Who directed The Wild Child?▼
The Wild Child was directed by François Truffaut and released in 1970. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Wild Child?▼
The Wild Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in The Wild Child?▼
The cast of The Wild Child includes 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 and more.
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