On Giant's Shoulders

Name: On Giant's Shoulders
Director: Anthony Simmons
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1979-03-28
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Judi Dench, Bryan Pringle, Terry Wiles, Hilda Braid, Barbara Young

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1979 · 91 min · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 9.0/10

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.

Directed by Anthony Simmons

Cast

Judi Dench — Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle — Len Wiles
Terry Wiles — Himself
Hilda Braid — Sister Page
Barbara Young — Teacher at hospital