On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders

91 mins | Drama, TV Movie | March 28, 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.

On Giant's Shoulders

91 mins | Drama, TV Movie | March 28, 1979

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.
Producers BBC
Original title On Giant's Shoulders
Directors Anthony Simmons
Writers Marjorie Wallace, Michael Robson, William Humble, Anthony Simmons

Cast

Judi Dench

as Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

as Len Wiles

Terry Wiles

as Himself

Hilda Braid

as Sister Page

Barbara Young

as Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

as Len Curry

Tony Church

as Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

as Limb technician

Anna Wing

as Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer

as Miss Hudson

Frank Barrie

as Solicitor

Charles West

as Judge

Annabel Leventon

as Journalist

Barbara Keogh

as Café cashier

Elizabeth Hunt

as Customer

Sally Watkins

as Washer-up

Maria St. Clare

as Girl at Nurseries

Elizabeth Morgan

as Registrar

Charles Pemberton

as Employment clerk

Nigel Nevinson

as Young teacher

John Muirhead

as Photographer

Wilfred Grove

as Bailiff

Derek Seaton

as Local reporter

Terence Davies

as Fire Officer