On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

1979-03-28 United Kingdom 91 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

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