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On Giant's Shoulders

1979·Directed by Anthony Simmons

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Released
March 28, 1979
Runtime
1h 31m

About On Giant's Shoulders

  • Drama
  • TV Movie

Synopsis

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.

Director
  • ASAnthony Simmons
Writers
  • MWMarjorie Wallace
  • WHWilliam Humble
  • ASAnthony Simmons
  • MRMichael Robson

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Judi DenchHazel Wiles
  • Bryan PringleLen Wiles
  • TWTerry WilesHimself
  • Hilda BraidSister Page
  • Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital
  • Tim WyltonLen Curry
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