
On Giant's Shoulders
1979 · Movie · 1h 31m
DramaMade-for-TV
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.
Ratings
TMDB
9/10
Key crew
- Anthony SimmonsDirector
Cast
- Judi DenchHazel Wiles
- Bryan PringleLen Wiles
- Terry WilesHimself
- Hilda BraidSister Page
- Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital
- Tim WyltonLen Curry
- Tony ChurchHospital administrator
- Anthony HeatonLimb technician
- Anna WingMrs. Proctor
- Jean RimmerMiss Hudson
- Frank BarrieSolicitor
- Charles WestJudge
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