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On Giant's Shoulders poster

On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

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.

Release: 1979-03-28
Runtime: 91 min
Cast
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
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Terry Wiles
Himself
Hilda Braid
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
Barbara Young
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
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Tony Church
Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
Anna Wing
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
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Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
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Frank Barrie
Solicitor
Charles West
Charles West
Judge
Annabel Leventon
Annabel Leventon
Journalist
Barbara Keogh
Barbara Keogh
Café cashier
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Elizabeth Hunt
Customer
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Sally Watkins
Washer-up
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Maria St. Clare
Girl at Nurseries
Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth Morgan
Registrar