The Wild Child
L'Enfant sauvage
“At last an adult film to which you can take your children.”
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About
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.
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
as Madame Lemeri
Claude Miller
as Monsieur Lemeri
Paul Villé
as Remy
Nathan Miller
as Baby Lemeri
Mathieu Schiffman
as Mathieu
Jean Gruault
as Visitor at Institute
Gitt Magrini
as Countrywoman
Jean-François Stévenin
as Countryman
Laura Truffaut
as Girl at Farm
Eva Truffaut
as Girl at Farm
Guillaume Schiffman
as Boy at Farm
Dominique Levert
as Child at Farm
Jean Mandaroux
as Itard's Doctor
René Levert
as Police Official
Pierre Fabre
as Orderly at Institute
Robert Cambourakis
as Countryman
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About 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. Running 83 minutes.
The Wild Child Cast and Characters
The cast features 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), and Annie Miller (as Madame Lemeri). Their performances are a major reason The Wild Child has built such a passionate audience.
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The Wild Child flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Wild Child online for free?
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How long is The Wild Child?
The Wild Child runs for 83 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is The Wild Child good? What's the rating?
The Wild Child holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 304 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Wild Child?
The main cast includes Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, and Jean Dasté, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Wild Child available in French?
Yes — The Wild Child was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Wild Child released?
The Wild Child was released in 1970.
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Where can I watch The Wild Child for free?
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What is The Wild Child about?
The Wild Child is a Drama/History film. 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.
When was The Wild Child released?
The Wild Child was released on February 26, 1970. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. The film was produced by Les Films du Carrosse.
Who stars in The Wild Child?
The Wild Child stars Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner and Jean Dasté. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Wild Child available in HD?
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