The Wild Child (1970)

Drama
History

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.

Cast

Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
Le Dr Jean Itard
Countrywoman
Girl at Farm
Girl at Farm
Child at Farm
Itard's Doctor
Police Official
Orderly at Institute
Madame Guerin
Boy at Farm
Boy at Farm
Professor Philippe Pinel
Madame Lemeri
Monsieur Lemeri
Baby Lemeri
Visitor at Institute

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