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.

Jean-Pierre Cargol
as Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

François Truffaut
as Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner
as Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté
as Professor Philippe Pinel

Annie Miller
as Madame Lemeri

Claude Miller
as Monsieur Lemeri

Paul Villé
as Remy

Nathan Miller
as Baby Lemeri

Mathieu Schiffman
as Mathieu

Jean Gruault
as Visitor at Institute