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On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

★ 9.0/10 91 min Drama, TV Movie United Kingdom English
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Description

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.

Top 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

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