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Film / 1979
On Giant's Shoulders
Directed by
Anthony Simmons
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Judi DenchHazel Wiles
Bryan PringleLen Wiles
Terry WilesHimself
Hilda BraidSister Page
Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital
Tim WyltonLen Curry
Tony ChurchHospital administrator
Anthony HeatonLimb technician
Anna WingMrs. Proctor
Jean RimmerMiss Hudson
Frank BarrieSolicitor
Charles WestJudge
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Annabel LeventonJournalist
Barbara KeoghCafé cashier
Elizabeth HuntCustomer
Sally WatkinsWasher-up
Maria St. ClareGirl at Nurseries
Elizabeth MorganRegistrar
Charles PembertonEmployment clerk
Nigel NevinsonYoung teacher
John MuirheadPhotographer
Wilfred GroveBailiff
Derek SeatonLocal reporter
Terence DaviesFire Officer
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