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On Giant's Shoulders
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On Giant's Shoulders

1979
Directed byAnthony Simmons
1h 31m

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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Judi DenchHazel WilesBryan PringleLen WilesTerry Wiles
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Hilda BraidSister Page
Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital
Tim WyltonLen Curry
Tony ChurchHospital administrator
Anthony HeatonLimb technician
Anna WingMrs. Proctor
Jean RimmerMiss Hudson
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GENRES
DramaTV Movie
STATUSReleased
RATING
NR

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