The Wild Child(1970)
L'Enfant sauvage
At last an adult film to which you can take your children.
The Wild Child 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.
The Wild Child (1970) is a drama and history film directed by François Truffaut, released on February 26, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner and Jean Dasté. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 314 ratings.
- Director:
- François Truffaut
- Writers:
- François Truffaut, Jean Itard, Jean Gruault
- Cinematographer:
- Néstor Almendros
- Production:
- Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Status:
- Released
The Wild Child (1970) Trailer
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The Wild Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Pierre Cargol
as Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
François Truffaut
as Le Dr Jean Itard
Françoise Seigner
as Madame Guerin
Jean Dasté
as Professor Philippe Pinel
- Annie Miller
Annie Miller
as Madame Lemeri
Claude Miller
as Monsieur Lemeri
Paul Villé
as Remy
- Nathan Miller
Nathan Miller
as Baby Lemeri
Mathieu Schiffman
as Mathieu
Jean Gruault
as Visitor at Institute
Gitt Magrini
as Countrywoman
Jean-François Stévenin
as Countryman
Key crew
Directed by François Truffaut, written by François Truffaut, Jean Itard and Jean Gruault.
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The Wild Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 314 ratings.
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The Wild Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wild Child online?
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The Wild Child (1970) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wild Child?
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The main cast of The Wild Child (1970) includes Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté and Annie Miller. The film was directed by François Truffaut. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wild Child released?
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The Wild Child was released on February 26, 1970 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Wild Child worth watching?
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The Wild Child (1970) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 314 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wild Child?
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Yes. The official The Wild Child trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.