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On Giant's Shoulders
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On Giant's Shoulders

Release1979
Runtime1h 31m

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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Original Language

en

Release Date

March 28, 1979

Popularity

1

Production Companies

BBC

BBC

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