Poster of On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

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.

Release Date: 1979-03-28

Original Language: en

Genres: Unknown Genre

Rating:

Popularity:

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Cast Members

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

Frank Barrie

Solicitor

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

Sally Watkins

Washer-up

Maria St. Clare

Girl at Nurseries

Charles Pemberton

Employment clerk

Nigel Nevinson

Young teacher

John Muirhead

Photographer

Derek Seaton

Local reporter

Terence Davies

Fire Officer