DramaTV Movie
On Giant's Shoulders
Release1979→
Runtime1H 31M
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast8

Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself

Hilda Braid
Sister Page

Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Tony Church
Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
Media2
Posters
Director
Anthony Simmons
Director →
Keywords
based on true story
External Links
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Countries:United Kingdom
Production:BBC











