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.
Release Date: 1979-03-28
Drama
TV Movie
Casts
Judi Dench
as Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
as Len Wiles
Barbara Young
as Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
as Len Curry
Anthony Heaton
as Limb technician
Anna Wing
as Mrs. Proctor
Charles West
as Judge
Annabel Leventon
as Journalist
Barbara Keogh
as Café cashier
Elizabeth Morgan
as Registrar
