The Wild Child

L'Enfant sauvage

1970·83'

François Truffaut

DramaHistory

French

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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.

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 Gitt Magrini Countrywoman Jean-François Stévenin Countryman

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