
DramaTV Movie
On Giant's Shoulders
📅 Wednesday, 28 March 1979⏱️ 1h 31m
🎬 Directed by Anthony Simmons🏢 BBC
★ 9.0
★★★★★
TMDB Rating
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
Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
T
Terry Wiles
Himself

Hilda Braid
Sister Page

Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton
Len Curry
T
Tony Church
Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
🎬 Directed byAnthony Simmons
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