On Giant's Shoulders
Drama
TV Movie
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.
1979-03-28
en
Cast
Judi Dench as Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle as Len Wiles
Hilda Braid as Sister Page
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