On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

9.0/10 • 91 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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

Bryan Pringle

Hilda Braid

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Charles West

Annabel Leventon

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

Elizabeth Morgan

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