On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

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.

Directing:
  • Anthony Simmons

Writing:
  • Anthony Simmons
  • Michael Robson
  • William Humble

Stars:
Release Date: 1979-03-28
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 91
Anna Wing
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
Tim Wylton
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Barbara Keogh
Barbara Keogh
Café cashier
Charles West
Charles West
Judge
Bryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Barbara Young
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Anthony Heaton
Anthony Heato...
Limb technician
Annabel Leventon
Annabel Leven...
Journalist
Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth Mor...
Registrar
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