The Wild Child

1970 · directed by François Truffaut

Rating

82/100

Hit

yes

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.

The Wild Child (1970), directed by François Truffaut, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jean-Pierre Cargol
• François Truffaut
• Françoise Seigner
• Jean Dasté
• Annie Miller
• Claude Miller
• Paul Villé
• Nathan Miller
• Mathieu Schiffman
• Jean Gruault

Crew

• Néstor Almendros — Director of Photography
• Agnès Guillemot — Editor
• François Truffaut — Screenplay
• Jean Gruault — Screenplay

More from François Truffaut

1. The 400 Blows (1959) — 100/100 · hit
2. Day for Night (1973) — 87/100 · hit
3. Jules and Jim (1962) — 84/100 · hit
4. Stolen Kisses (1968) — 83/100 · hit
5. Small Change (1976) — 80/100 · hit
6. Shoot the Piano Player (1960) — 80/100 · hit

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