The Secret of the Wild Child(1994)
The Secret of the Wild Child Synopsis
A documentary about Genie, who spent the first thirteen years of her life imprisoned in her bedroom by her father, with her arms and legs immobilized.
The Secret of the Wild Child (1994) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Linda Garmon, released on October 18, 1994 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Susan Curtiss, Walter Cronkite, Stacy Keach and James Kent. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Linda Garmon
- Status:
- Released
The Secret of the Wild Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Susan Curtiss
Susan Curtiss
as Self
Walter Cronkite
as Self
Stacy Keach
as Self
- James Kent
James Kent
as Self
- Jay Shurley
Jay Shurley
as Self
- Jean Butler
Jean Butler
as Self
Genie
as Self
- Harlan Lane
Harlan Lane
as Self
- Howard Hansen
Howard Hansen
as Self
- David Rigler
David Rigler
as Self
- Elissa Newport
Elissa Newport
as Self
- Marilyn Rigler
Marilyn Rigler
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Linda Garmon.
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The Secret of the Wild Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Secret of the Wild Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of the Wild Child online?
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Who stars in The Secret of the Wild Child?
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The main cast of The Secret of the Wild Child (1994) includes Susan Curtiss, Walter Cronkite, Stacy Keach, James Kent and Jay Shurley. The film was directed by Linda Garmon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret of the Wild Child released?
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The Secret of the Wild Child was released on October 18, 1994 and runs for 55m.
Is The Secret of the Wild Child worth watching?
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The Secret of the Wild Child (1994) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.