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On Giant's Shoulders(1979)

03/28/1979 (GB)DramaTV Movie1h 31m
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Overview

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.

Movie Cast

Judi Dench photo

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle photo

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Hilda Braid photo

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young photo

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton photo

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Tony Church photo

Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton photo

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing photo

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer photo

Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

Frank Barrie photo

Frank Barrie

Solicitor

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyBBC

Original LanguageEnglish

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