On Giant's Shoulders
(1979)

Released: 1979-03-28

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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

as Hazel Wiles

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Bryan Pringle

as Len Wiles

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Terry Wiles

as Himself

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Hilda Braid

as Sister Page

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Barbara Young

as Teacher at hospital

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Tim Wylton

as Len Curry

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Tony Church

as Hospital administrator

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Anthony Heaton

as Limb technician

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Anna Wing

as Mrs. Proctor

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Jean Rimmer

as Miss Hudson

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Barbara Keogh

as Café cashier

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Maria St. Clare

as Girl at Nurseries

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Charles Pemberton

as Employment clerk

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Nigel Nevinson

as Young teacher

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