How long is The Wild Child?

The Wild Child is 1 hr 26 min long.

Who is Victor in The Wild Child?

Jean-Pierre Cargol plays Victor in the film.

What is The Wild Child about?

A young boy (Jean-Pierre Cargol) is discovered in a forest, living a feral existence among a pack of wolves. Captured by hunters, he is sent to Paris and placed in a school for deaf-mute children. There he is observed by Dr. Itard (François Truffaut) who concludes that the boy is neither deaf nor intellectually stunted, but has simply been deprived of normal, humanizing influences. With no shortage of tenderness, patience and ambition, Itard devotes himself to educating and civilizing the boy.

The Wild Child

Name: The Wild Child
Duration: 86
Rating: 81

NR 1 hr 26 min

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How long is The Wild Child?: The Wild Child is 1 hr 26 min long.

Who directed The Wild Child?: François Truffaut

Who is Victor in The Wild Child?: Jean-Pierre Cargol plays Victor in the film.

What is The Wild Child about?: A young boy (Jean-Pierre Cargol) is discovered in a forest, living a feral existence among a pack of wolves. Captured by hunters, he is sent to Paris and placed in a school for deaf-mute children. There he is observed by Dr. Itard (François Truffaut) who concludes that the boy is neither deaf nor intellectually stunted, but has simply been deprived of normal, humanizing influences. With no shortage of tenderness, patience and ambition, Itard devotes himself to educating and civilizing the boy.