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The Wild Child (1970)

In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum. A young doctor named Jean Itard becomes convinced that the boy has normal mental capacity, but that his development was hindered by lack of contact with society. He brings the boy home and begins an arduous attempt at education over several years.

  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jean-Pierre CargolJean-Pierre CargolVictor, l'Enfant Sauvage
  • Photo of François TruffautFrançois TruffautLe Dr Jean Itard
  • Photo of Françoise SeignerFrançoise SeignerMadame Guerin
  • Photo of Jean DastéJean DastéProfessor Philippe Pinel
  • Photo of Annie MillerAnnie MillerMadame Lemeri
  • Photo of Claude MillerClaude MillerMonsieur Lemeri
  • Photo of Paul VilléPaul VilléRemy
  • Photo of Nathan MillerNathan MillerBaby Lemeri
  • Photo of Mathieu SchiffmanMathieu SchiffmanMathieu
  • Photo of Jean GruaultJean GruaultVisitor at Institute

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