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  • The Wild Child (1970)
  • G
    83 min | Biography, Drama, History
The Wild Child (1970)
G
83 min | Biography, Drama, History

In a French forest in 1798, a child is found who cannot walk, speak, read or write. A doctor becomes interested in the child and patiently attempts to civilize him.
Writers
François Truffaut (scenario, adaptation and dialogue) | Jean Gruault (scenario, adaptation and dialogue) | Jean Itard (based upon the memoir and report "Victor de l'Aveyron")
Cinematographer
Néstor Almendros (as Nestor Almendros)
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Release date
Sep 11, 1970 (United States)

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Cast

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Jean-Pierre Cargol
Victor - Wild Boy of Aveyron Victor - Wild Boy of Aveyron   See fewer
Françoise Seigner
Madame Guérin Madame Guérin   See fewer
François Truffaut
Dr. Jean Itard Dr. Jean Itard   See fewer
Paul Villé
Rémy - The Old Man Rémy - The Old Man   See fewer
Pierre Fabre
Orderly at Institute Orderly at Institute   See fewer
Jean Dasté
Professor Philippe Pinel Professor Philippe Pinel   See fewer
Robert Cambourakis
Aveyron Countryman (uncredited) Aveyron Countryman (uncredited)   See fewer
Tounet Cargol
Boy at Farm (uncredited) Boy at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Dolbert
Boy at Farm (uncredited) Boy at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
Frédérique Dolbert
Girl at Farm (uncredited) Girl at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean Gruault
Visitor at Institute (uncredited) Visitor at Institute (uncredited)   See fewer
Dominique Levert
Child at Farm (uncredited) Child at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
René Levert
Police Official in Rodez (uncredited) Police Official in Rodez (uncredited)   See fewer
Gitt Magrini
Aveyron Countrywoman (uncredited) Aveyron Countrywoman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean Mandaroux
Dr. Gruault - Itard's Doctor (uncredited) Dr. Gruault - Itard's Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Annie Miller
Madame Lémeri (uncredited) Madame Lémeri (uncredited)   See fewer
Claude Miller
Monsieur Lémeri (uncredited) Monsieur Lémeri (uncredited)   See fewer
Nathan Miller
Baby Lémeri (uncredited) Baby Lémeri (uncredited)   See fewer
Guillaume Schiffman
Boy at Farm (uncredited) Boy at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
Mathieu Schiffman
Mathieu Lémeri (uncredited) Mathieu Lémeri (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean-François Stévenin
Aveyron Countryman (uncredited) Aveyron Countryman (uncredited)   See fewer
Misse Theaudiere
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
Eva Truffaut
Girl at Farm (uncredited) Girl at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
Laura Truffaut
Girl at Farm (uncredited) Girl at Farm (uncredited)   See fewer
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