The Wild Child

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.

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Release date

26 Feb 1970

Runtime

1 h 23 min

• TMDB 7.1

Genres

• Drama
• History

Director

François Truffaut

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Countries

• FR

Cast

Jean-Pierre Cargolas Victor, l'Enfant SauvageFrançois Truffautas Le Dr Jean ItardFrançoise Seigneras Madame GuerinJean Dastéas Professor Philippe PinelAMAnnie Milleras Madame LemeriClaude Milleras Monsieur LemeriPaul Villéas RemyNMNathan Milleras Baby LemeriMathieu Schiffmanas MathieuJean Gruaultas Visitor at Institute

Writers

François TruffautJean Gruault

Cinematography

Néstor Almendros

Studios

Les Films du CarrosseLPLes Productions Artistes Associés

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