On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

Release date : March 28, 1979
Runtime : 1h 31m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Director : Anthony Simmons /
Production companies : BBC /
March 28, 1979 1h 31m United Kingdom Drama English More
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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 Dench
Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
Barbara Young
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Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Tony Church
Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
Frank Barrie
Solicitor
Annabel Leventon
Journalist
Barbara Keogh
Café cashier
Elizabeth Hunt
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Sally Watkins
Washer-up
Maria St. Clare
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  • title:On Giant's Shoulders
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1979
  • Runtime:1h 31m
  • Genres: Drama · TV Movie ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Anthony Simmons /
  • Writers: Marjorie Wallace · William Humble · Anthony Simmons · Michael Robson ·
  • Production companies: BBC ·
  • 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.
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