On Giant's Shoulders

1h 31min

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.

Cast

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles
Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Sister Page
Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry
Tony Church

Tony Church

Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician
Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer

Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson
Frank Barrie

Frank Barrie

Solicitor
Barbara Keogh

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier
Sally Watkins

Sally Watkins

Washer-up
Maria St. Clare

Maria St. Clare

Girl at Nurseries
Charles Pemberton

Charles Pemberton

Employment clerk
Nigel Nevinson

Nigel Nevinson

Young teacher
John Muirhead

John Muirhead

Photographer
Derek Seaton

Derek Seaton

Local reporter
Terence Davies

Terence Davies

Fire Officer

Release date

28th Mar 1979

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English