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On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

Overview

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The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.

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Director

Anthony Simmons

ReleasedMar 28, 1979
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased
BBC

Top Cast

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Charles West

Charles West

Judge

Annabel Leventon

Annabel Leventon

Journalist

Barbara Keogh

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

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