Drama · TV Movie

On Giant's Shoulders

Name: On Giant's Shoulders
Director: Anthony Simmons
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1979-03-28
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Judi Dench, Bryan Pringle, Terry Wiles, Hilda Braid, Barbara Young

9.0(1) 3/28/1979 1h 31m

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.

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Top Cast

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

Directed by

Anthony Simmons

Crew

Production

BBC

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