Movie: On Giant's Shoulders

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Judi Dench
Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Terry Wiles
Terry Wiles

Himself

Hilda Braid
Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young
Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton
Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Tony Church
Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton
Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing
Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer
Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

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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.

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    1979-03-28

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