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On Giant's Shoulders

Directed by Anthony Simmons

DramaTV Movie
19791h 31m

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.

Cast

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Terry Wiles

Himself

Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

Frank Barrie

Solicitor

Charles West

Charles West

Judge

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