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On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

Drama, TV Movie

1h 31m

March 28, 1979 (46 years ago)

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Birthday: December 9, 1934

4490
Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Birthday: January 19, 1935

44 May 15, 2002 (67)
Terry Wiles

Terry Wiles

Himself

Birthday: -

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Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Birthday: March 3, 1929

50 November 6, 2007 (78)
Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Birthday: February 9, 1931

48 April 27, 2023 (92)
Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Birthday: February 27, 1940

3985
Tony Church

Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Birthday: May 11, 1930

48 March 25, 2008 (77)
Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Birthday: July 30, 1947

31 April 8, 1987 (39)
Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Birthday: October 30, 1914

64 July 7, 2013 (98)
Jean Rimmer

Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

Birthday: January 24, 1928

51 March 15, 2004 (76)