
On Giant's Shoulders
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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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Cast

Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself

Hilda Braid
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Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Tony Church
Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton
Limb technician

Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
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