On Giant's Shoulders

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On Giant's Shoulders

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.

Release Date

1979-03-28

Year

1979

Duration

1h 31m

Status

Released

Score

0.00

Production

#based-on-true-story

Cast

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

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Terry Wiles

Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

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Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

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Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

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Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson