On Giant's Shoulders (movie)

On Giant's Shoulders (movie)

  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Anthony Simmons
  • Production companies: BBC
  • Genre: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release date: 3/28/1979
  • Run time: 91 min.

Movie description

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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Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Role(s): Hazel Wiles

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Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Role(s): Len Wiles

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Terry Wiles

Terry Wiles

Role(s): Himself

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Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Role(s): Sister Page

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Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Role(s): Teacher at hospital

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