Lucan (1977)

Name: Lucan
Director: David Greene
Genre: Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1977-05-22
Duration: 1 h 14 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Kevin Brophy, Ned Beatty, William Jordan, Lou Frizzell

Adventure Drama TV Movie

Director: David Greene

Cast: Kevin Brophy, Ned Beatty, William Jordan, Lou Frizzell

7.7

Runtime74 min

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A 20-year old who spent the first 10 years of his life running wild in the forest after being raised by predatory animals now strikes out on his own in search of his identity. Pilot film for the short-lived series.

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Fans of unique sci-fi/fantasy stories will appreciate the director David Greene's 1977 TV movie 'Lucan', which follows a young man raised by animals in the wilderness as he sets out to discover his identity. The film's blend of adventure, drama, and exploration of primal human nature makes it a standout entry in the genre.

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Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, better known in English as Lucan, was a Roman poet, born in Corduba, Hispania Baetica. He is regarded as one of the outstanding figures of the Imperial Latin period, known in particular for his epic Pharsalia. His youth and speed of composition set him apart from other poets.