The Wild Child
296 reviews
Drama/History
1h 23m
1970
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.
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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.
- DirectorFrançois Truffaut
- Release26 February 1970
- Genre
- Duration1h 23m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate296 reviews
- Productions
Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Cast

Jean-Pierre Cargol
Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

François Truffaut
Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner
Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté
Professor Philippe Pinel

Claude Miller
Monsieur Lemeri

Paul Villé
Remy

Mathieu Schiffman
Mathieu

Jean Gruault
Visitor at Institute

Gitt Magrini
Countrywoman

Jean-François Stévenin
Countryman

Laura Truffaut
Girl at Farm

Eva Truffaut
Girl at Farm

Guillaume Schiffman
Boy at Farm

Pierre Fabre
Orderly at Institute
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