Movie Description
On Giant's Shoulders
(1979)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Anthony Simmons
- Editor : Dan Rae
- Cast : Judi Dench,Bryan Pringle,Terry Wiles,Hilda Braid,Barbara Young,Tim Wylton,Tony Church,Anthony Heaton,Anna Wing,Jean Rimmer,Frank Barrie,Charles West,Annabel Leventon,Barbara Keogh,Elizabeth Hunt,Sally Watkins,Maria St. Clare,Elizabeth Morgan,Charles Pemberton,Nigel Nevinson,John Muirhead,Wilfred Grove,Derek Seaton,Terence Davies
Cast
Hazel Wiles
Len Wiles
Himself
Sister Page
Teacher at hospital
Len Curry
Hospital administrator
Limb technician
Mrs. Proctor
Miss Hudson
Solicitor
Judge
Journalist
Café cashier
Customer
Washer-up
Girl at Nurseries
Registrar
Employment clerk
Young teacher
Photographer
Bailiff
Local reporter
Fire Officer
Posters
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Facts
Original TitleOn Giant's Shoulders
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-03-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
