On Giant's Shoulders
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1979-03-28
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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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.
Released
1979-03-28
Runtime
91
Director
Anthony Simmons
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Drama
TV Movie
Language
English
Production
BBC
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Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Terry Wiles
Terry WilesHilda Braid
Hilda Braid
Barbara Young
Barbara Young
Tim Wylton
Tim WyltonTony Church
Tony Church
Anthony Heaton
Anthony Heaton
Anna Wing
Anna WingJean Rimmer
Jean RimmerFrank Barrie
Frank Barrie
Charles West
Charles West
Annabel Leventon
Annabel Leventon
Barbara Keogh
Barbara KeoghElizabeth Hunt
Elizabeth HuntSally Watkins
Sally WatkinsMaria St. Clare
Maria St. Clare
Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth MorganCharles Pemberton
Charles PembertonNigel Nevinson
Nigel NevinsonJohn Muirhead
John MuirheadWilfred Grove
Wilfred GroveDerek Seaton
Derek SeatonTerence Davies
Terence Davies