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On Giant's Shoulders

28th March 1979
1h 31m
Anthony Simmons

On Giant's Shoulders is a 1979 Drama film released on 28th March; Anthony Simmons directed the film which stars Judi Dench, Bryan Pringle, and Annabel Leventon.

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.

Genres & Themes

Cast (24)

Judi Dench's profile Judi Dench
Age at Filming ≈ 44
Bryan Pringle's profile Bryan Pringle
Age at Filming ≈ 43
Barbara Keogh's profile Barbara Keogh
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Anna Wing's profile Anna Wing
Age at Filming ≈ 64
Charles Pemberton
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Tim Wylton
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Tony Church
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Frank Barrie
Age at Filming ≈ 38
Anthony Heaton
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Elizabeth Morgan
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Hilda Braid
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Terence Davies's profile Terence Davies
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Jean Rimmer
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Barbara Young
Age at Filming ≈ 47

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On Giant's Shoulders Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

21% 30-39
29% 40-49
4% 50-59
4% 60-69
4% 90+
38% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

46% Female
54% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

On Giant's Shoulders FAQ

When was On Giant's Shoulders released?

On Giant's Shoulders was released on Wednesday March 28th, 1979.