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On Giant's Shoulders
On Giant's Shoulders
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On Giant's Shoulders

1979
1h 31m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 31m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Mar 28, 1979
Languages
English
Director
Anthony Simmons
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

24 Cast Members

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

Annabel Leventon

Annabel Leventon

Journalist

Barbara Keogh

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

Elizabeth Hunt

Customer

Sally Watkins

Washer-up

Maria St. Clare

Girl at Nurseries

Elizabeth Morgan

Elizabeth Morgan

Registrar

Charles Pemberton

Employment clerk

Nigel Nevinson

Young teacher

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