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On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

1h 31m Mar 28, 1979
Drama TV Movie

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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Movie Details

Original Title On Giant's Shoulders
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Popularity: 1.8
Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Popularity: 5.6
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Terry Wiles
Himself
Popularity: 0.6
Hilda Braid
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
Popularity: 1.7
Barbara Young
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Popularity: 6.0
Tim Wylton
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Popularity: 1.9
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Tony Church
Hospital administrator
Popularity: 1.6
Anthony Heaton
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
Popularity: 0.6
Anna Wing
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
Popularity: 1.5
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Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
Popularity: 2.1
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Frank Barrie
Solicitor
Popularity: 1.5
Charles West
Charles West
Judge
Popularity: 0.8

Key Crew

Editor Dan Rae
Director Anthony Simmons

Production

BBC
GB

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Keywords

based on true story

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Details
Release Date March 28, 1979
Runtime 1h 31m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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