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.
- Date of release
- 1979-03-28
- TMDB
- 9.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Anthony Simmons
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
On Giant's Shoulders is a 1979 BBC television film about the early life of thalidomide victim Terry Wiles, with Wiles playing himself. The drama also starred Bryan Pringle and Judi Dench and won an Emmy Award in 1980.
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