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71% Critic Match
The Wild Child
“At last an adult film to which you can take your children.”
7.1 / 10• 1970• 1h 23m•G• French
DramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jean-Pierre Cargol
Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
Lead
François Truffaut
Le Dr Jean Itard
Françoise Seigner
Madame Guerin
Jean Dasté
Professor Philippe Pinel
AM
Annie Miller
Madame Lemeri
Claude Miller
Monsieur Lemeri
Paul Villé
Remy
NM
Nathan Miller
Baby Lemeri
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. François Truffaut's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Wild Child is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
