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The Wild Child (1970)

Film · 1970 · 83 min · G · Drama · History

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.

Directed by François Truffaut

Starring Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté, Annie Miller, Claude Miller, Paul Villé, Nathan Miller

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas11 September 1970
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere26 February 1970

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