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On Giant's Shoulders

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.

Top Cast

  • 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

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.

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