On Giant's Shoulders
Drama | TV Movie
0.0
Release Date
March 28, 1979
Duration
91 min
Status
Released
Language
en
Overview
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.
Casts
Hazel Wiles
Judi Dench
Len Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Himself
Terry Wiles
Sister Page
Hilda Braid
Teacher at hospital
Barbara Young
Len Curry
Tim Wylton
Hospital administrator
Tony Church
Limb technician
Anthony Heaton
Mrs. Proctor
Anna Wing
Miss Hudson
Jean Rimmer
Solicitor
Frank Barrie
Judge
Charles West
Journalist
Annabel Leventon
Café cashier
Barbara Keogh
Customer
Elizabeth Hunt
Washer-up
Sally Watkins
Girl at Nurseries
Maria St. Clare
Registrar
Elizabeth Morgan
Employment clerk
Charles Pemberton
Young teacher
Nigel Nevinson
Photographer
John Muirhead
Bailiff
Wilfred Grove
Local reporter
Derek Seaton
Fire Officer
Terence Davies
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