On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

1979 1h 31mDir. Anthony Simmons
DramaTV Movie

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.

Cast & Crew

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

T

Terry Wiles

Himself

Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

T

Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

J

Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

F

Frank Barrie

Solicitor

Charles West

Charles West

Judge

Annabel Leventon

Annabel Leventon

Journalist

Barbara Keogh

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

E

Elizabeth Hunt

Customer

S

Sally Watkins

Washer-up

M

Maria St. Clare

Girl at Nurseries

Elizabeth Morgan

Elizabeth Morgan

Registrar

C

Charles Pemberton

Employment clerk

N

Nigel Nevinson

Young teacher

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