Movie
The Wild Child
At last an adult film to which you can take your children.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Wild Child
Cast
Jean-Pierre CargolVictor, l'Enfant Sauvage
François TruffautLe Dr Jean Itard
Françoise SeignerMadame Guerin
Jean DastéProfessor Philippe Pinel
Claude MillerMonsieur Lemeri
Paul VilléRemyCredits
- Directed by
- François Truffaut
- Written by
- François Truffaut, Jean Gruault, Jean Itard
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- L'Enfant sauvage
Production
Les Films du CarrosseFrance- Les Productions Artistes AssociésFrance
