The Wild Child (1970)

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.

Directed by: François Truffaut

Written by: François Truffaut, Jean Itard, Jean Gruault

Starring: Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté, Annie Miller, Claude Miller, Paul Villé, Nathan Miller, Mathieu Schiffman, Jean Gruault

Genre: Drama, History

Released: 1970-02-26

Runtime: 83 minutes

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