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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
45 years ago
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Cast

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

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