On Giant's Shoulders
(1979)
March 28, 1979• 1h 31m
90%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Anthony Simmons
Director
Top Billed Cast
JD
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
BP
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
TW
Terry Wiles
Himself
HB
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
BY
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
TW
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
TC
Tony Church
Hospital administrator
AH
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
AW
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
JR
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
