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The Wild Child

The Wild Child

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

In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum. A young doctor named Jean Itard becomes convinced that the boy has normal mental capacity, but that his development was hindered by lack of contact with society. He brings the boy home and begins an arduous attempt at education over several years.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: L'Enfant sauvage
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1970-02-26
  • Runtime: 83 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (291 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5715
  • Languages: French

Cast & Crew

Jean-Pierre Cargol

Jean-Pierre Cargol

as Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

François Truffaut

François Truffaut

as Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner

Françoise Seigner

as Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté

Jean Dasté

as Professor Philippe Pinel

Annie Miller

Annie Miller

as Madame Lemeri

Claude Miller

Claude Miller

as Monsieur Lemeri

Paul Villé

Paul Villé

as Remy

Nathan Miller

Nathan Miller

as Baby Lemeri

Mathieu Schiffman

Mathieu Schiffman

as Mathieu

Jean Gruault

Jean Gruault

as Visitor at Institute

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

TRUFFAUT'S WILD CHILD

External Links

Keywords

experimentsouthern franceferal childpunishmentdoctorbased on memoir or autobiographyrewardtantrumwild child18th centurysign languages

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wild Child?

The Wild Child is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1970-02-26.

Who are the main actors in The Wild Child?

The main cast includes Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté, Annie Miller, .

Where can I watch The Wild Child online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Wild Child is available.

Is The Wild Child based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Wild Child?

The Wild Child has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 291 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Wild Child?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Wild Child?

The soundtrack was composed by Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Wild Child filmed?

The Wild Child was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Wild Child?

The total runtime of The Wild Child is 83 minutes.

Is The Wild Child suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Wild Child?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Wild Child.

Does The Wild Child have a post-credit scene?

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