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On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

Anthony Simmons

1979

  • Drama
  • TV Movie
9.0

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.

Cast & crew

  • Anthony SimmonsDirector
  • Judi DenchHazel Wiles
  • Bryan PringleLen Wiles
  • Terry WilesHimself
  • Hilda BraidSister Page
  • Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital
  • Tim WyltonLen Curry
  • Tony ChurchHospital administrator
  • Anthony HeatonLimb technician

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