On Giant's Shoulders (1979)
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.
- Released
- 1979-03-28
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Anthony Simmons
- TMDB rating
- 9.0/10 from 1 votes
Cast
- Judi Dench as Hazel Wiles
- Bryan Pringle as Len Wiles
- Terry Wiles as Himself
- Hilda Braid as Sister Page
- Barbara Young as Teacher at hospital
- Tim Wylton as Len Curry
- Tony Church as Hospital administrator
- Anthony Heaton as Limb technician
- Anna Wing as Mrs. Proctor
- Jean Rimmer as Miss Hudson
- Frank Barrie as Solicitor
- Charles West as Judge