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On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

9.0/10 1979 1h 31m Released
DramaTV Movie

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.

Director: Anthony Simmons
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Top Cast

Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
 Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
 Terry Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself
 Hilda Braid
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
 Barbara Young
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
 Tim Wylton
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
 Tony Church
Tony Church
Hospital administrator
 Anthony Heaton
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
 Anna Wing
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
 Jean Rimmer
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
 Frank Barrie
Frank Barrie
Solicitor
 Charles West
Charles West
Judge

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