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On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

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On Giant's Shoulders

1979
1h 31m
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Drama
TV Movie

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

24 members
Acting

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Judi Dench
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Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Bryan Pringle
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Terry Wiles

Himself

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Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Hilda Braid
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Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Barbara Young
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Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Tim Wylton
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Tony Church

Hospital administrator

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Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anthony Heaton
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Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Anna Wing
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Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

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Frank Barrie

Solicitor

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Charles West

Judge

Charles West
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Annabel Leventon

Journalist

Annabel Leventon
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Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

Barbara Keogh
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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

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Elizabeth Morgan

Registrar

Elizabeth Morgan
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Charles Pemberton

Employment clerk

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Nigel Nevinson

Young teacher

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John Muirhead

Photographer

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Wilfred Grove

Bailiff

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Derek Seaton

Local reporter

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Terence Davies

Fire Officer

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