On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders (1979)


  • Genre: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1979-03-28
  • Runtime: 1h 31min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: BBC
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Director: Anthony Simmons

Summary

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.

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  • 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
Writing Marjorie Wallace Book
Writing William Humble Adaptation
Writing Anthony Simmons Adaptation
Costume & Make-Up Amy Roberts Costume Design
Art Raymond Cusick Production Design
Costume & Make-Up Pauline Cox Makeup Artist
Editing Dan Rae Editor
Directing Anthony Simmons Director
Writing Michael Robson Book

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