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On Giant's Shoulders(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-03-28
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Time: 1h 31m
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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.
Languages: English.
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Movie: On Giant's Shoulders
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Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Hilda Braid
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Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
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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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