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On Giant's Shoulders

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, March 28 1979
46 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Judi DenchJudi Dench. Judi Dench was 44 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Hazel Wiles'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 09 1934
Portrait of Bryan PringleBryan Pringle. Bryan Pringle was 44 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Len Wiles'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 19 1935 –
Died: Wed, May 15 2002
Portrait of Terry WilesTerry Wiles. Terry Wiles was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Himself'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hilda BraidHilda Braid. Hilda Braid was 50 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Sister Page'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 03 1929 –
Died: Tue, Nov 06 2007
Portrait of Barbara YoungBarbara Young. Barbara Young was 48 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Teacher at hospital'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 09 1931 –
Died: Thu, Apr 27 2023
Portrait of Tim WyltonTim Wylton. Tim Wylton was 39 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Len Curry'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 27 1940
Portrait of Tony ChurchTony Church. Tony Church was 48 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Hospital administrator'.
Birthday: Sun, May 11 1930 –
Died: Tue, Mar 25 2008
Portrait of Anthony HeatonAnthony Heaton. Anthony Heaton was 31 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Limb technician'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 30 1947 –
Died: Wed, Apr 08 1987
Portrait of Anna WingAnna Wing. Anna Wing was 64 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Mrs. Proctor'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 30 1914 –
Died: Sun, Jul 07 2013
Portrait of Jean RimmerJean Rimmer. Jean Rimmer was 51 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Miss Hudson'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 24 1928 –
Died: Mon, Mar 15 2004
Portrait of Frank BarrieFrank Barrie. Frank Barrie was 38 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Solicitor'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 19 1940
Portrait of Charles WestCharles West. Charles West was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Judge'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Annabel LeventonAnnabel Leventon. Annabel Leventon was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Journalist'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara KeoghBarbara Keogh. Barbara Keogh was 49 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Café cashier'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 21 1929 –
Died: Tue, Oct 25 2005
Portrait of Elizabeth HuntElizabeth Hunt. Elizabeth Hunt was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Customer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sally WatkinsSally Watkins. Sally Watkins was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Washer-up'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maria St. ClareMaria St. Clare. Maria St. Clare was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Girl at Nurseries'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elizabeth MorganElizabeth Morgan. Elizabeth Morgan was 49 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Registrar'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 07 1930
Portrait of Charles PembertonCharles Pemberton. Charles Pemberton was 39 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Employment clerk'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 19 1939 –
Died: Sun, May 13 2007
Portrait of Nigel NevinsonNigel Nevinson. Nigel Nevinson was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Young teacher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John MuirheadJohn Muirhead. John Muirhead was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wilfred GroveWilfred Grove. Wilfred Grove was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Bailiff'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Derek SeatonDerek Seaton. Derek Seaton was 35 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Local reporter'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 01 1943 –
Died: Sun, Sep 02 1979
Portrait of Terence DaviesTerence Davies. Terence Davies was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Fire Officer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Anthony SimmonsAnthony Simmons. Anthony Simmons was 56 in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Adaptation, Director'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 16 1922 –
Died: Fri, Jan 22 2016
Portrait of Dan RaeDan Rae. Dan Rae was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amy RobertsAmy Roberts. Amy Roberts was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William HumbleWilliam Humble. William Humble was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Adaptation'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pauline CoxPauline Cox. Pauline Cox was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael RobsonMichael Robson. Michael Robson was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marjorie WallaceMarjorie Wallace. Marjorie Wallace was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Book'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond CusickRaymond Cusick. Raymond Cusick was >> in On Giant's Shoulders as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday