On Giant's Shoulders
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1979-03-28
Runtime: 91 mins
Director: Anthony Simmons
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original title: On Giant's Shoulders
Production Companies: BBC
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Cast
Judi Dench
Bryan Pringle
Terry Wiles
Hilda Braid
Barbara Young
Tim Wylton
Tony Church
Anthony Heaton
Anna Wing
Jean Rimmer
Frank Barrie
Charles West
Annabel Leventon
Barbara Keogh
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