The Wild Child

The Wild Child

1970
1h 23m
7.1

7.1/10

301 votes • View on IMDb
Drama History

"At last an adult film to which you can take your children."

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.

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Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Les Films du Carrosse Les Productions Artistes Associés
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French

Keywords

experiment southern france civilization feral child punishment doctor based on memoir or autobiography reward tantrum wild child 18th century sign languages

Quick Facts

Original Title L'Enfant sauvage
Release Date February 26, 1970
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0064285

Cast

Jean-Pierre Cargol
Jean-Pierre Cargol

Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

François Truffaut
François Truffaut

Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner
Françoise Seigner

Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté
Jean Dasté

Professor Philippe Pinel

Annie Miller
Annie Miller

Madame Lemeri

Claude Miller
Claude Miller

Monsieur Lemeri

Paul Villé
Paul Villé

Remy

Nathan Miller
Nathan Miller

Baby Lemeri

Mathieu Schiffman
Mathieu Schiffman

Mathieu

Jean Gruault
Jean Gruault

Visitor at Institute

Gitt Magrini
Gitt Magrini

Countrywoman

Jean-François Stévenin
Jean-François Stévenin

Countryman

Key Crew

François Truffaut
Screenplay
François Truffaut
Director
Jean Gruault
Screenplay