The Wild Child (1970)
At last an adult film to which you can take your children.
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.
Director: François Truffaut
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: February 26, 1970
Cast
- Jean-Pierre Cargol - Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
- François Truffaut - Le Dr Jean Itard
- Françoise Seigner - Madame Guerin
- Jean Dasté - Professor Philippe Pinel
- Annie Miller - Madame Lemeri
- Claude Miller - Monsieur Lemeri
- Paul Villé - Remy
- Nathan Miller - Baby Lemeri
- Mathieu Schiffman - Mathieu
- Jean Gruault - Visitor at Institute
Screenplay
- François Truffaut (Screenplay)
- Jean Itard (Novel)
- Jean Gruault (Screenplay)
- François Truffaut (Adaptation)
- Jean Gruault (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Agnès Guillemot
Production: Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
experiment, southern france, civilization, feral child, punishment, doctor, based on memoir or autobiography, reward, tantrum, wild child, 18th century, sign languages
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wild Child about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Wild Child?
- The Wild Child was directed by François Truffaut.
- Who stars in The Wild Child?
- The Wild Child stars Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté, Annie Miller, Claude Miller.
- How long is The Wild Child?
- The Wild Child has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Wild Child?
- The Wild Child is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Wild Child produced?
- The Wild Child was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Wild Child?
- The themes of The Wild Child include: Medical Drama and Hospital.