
On Giant's Shoulders
1 hour 31 minutes1979-03-28
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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
Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles

Terry Wiles
Himself

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

Charles West
Judge

Annabel Leventon
Journalist

Barbara Keogh
Café cashier

Elizabeth Hunt
Customer

Sally Watkins
Washer-up

Maria St. Clare
Girl at Nurseries

Elizabeth Morgan
Registrar

Charles Pemberton
Employment clerk

Nigel Nevinson
Young teacher

John Muirhead
Photographer

Wilfred Grove
Bailiff

Derek Seaton
Local reporter
