The Wild Child

1h 23min

Drama

History

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.

Production Companies

Les Films du Carrosse

Les Productions Artistes Associés

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
Nathan Miller

Nathan Miller

Baby Lemeri
Jean Gruault

Jean Gruault

Visitor at Institute
Gitt Magrini

Gitt Magrini

Countrywoman
Laura Truffaut

Laura Truffaut

Girl at Farm
Eva Truffaut

Eva Truffaut

Girl at Farm
Dominique Levert

Dominique Levert

Child at Farm
Jean Mandaroux

Jean Mandaroux

Itard's Doctor
René Levert

René Levert

Police Official
Pierre Fabre

Pierre Fabre

Orderly at Institute
Eric Dolbert

Eric Dolbert

Boy at Farm
Tounet Cargol

Tounet Cargol

Boy at Farm

Release date

26th Feb 1970

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Français