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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama,

TV Movie

Duration:

91 minutes

Year:

1979

Director:

Anthony Simmons

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Company:

BBC

Cast:
Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Terry Wiles

Himself

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Crew:
Amy Roberts

Costume Design

Pauline Cox

Makeup Artist

Raymond Cusick

Production Design

Dan Rae

Editor

Marjorie Wallace

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