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On Giant's Shoulders

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On Giant's Shoulders — Plot

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
  • March 28, 1979
  • Runtime
  • 91 min
  • Genres
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • Director
  • Anthony Simmons

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On Giant's Shoulders — Cast

Judi Dench photo Judi Dench Hazel Wiles Bryan Pringle photo Bryan Pringle Len Wiles Terry Wiles Himself Hilda Braid photo Hilda Braid Sister Page Barbara Young photo Barbara Young Teacher at hospital Tim Wylton photo Tim Wylton Len Curry Tony Church Hospital administrator Anthony Heaton photo Anthony Heaton Limb technician

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