On Giant's Shoulders
movie
Released March 28, 1979
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
as
Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
as
Len Wiles
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Terry Wiles
as
Himself
Hilda Braid
as
Sister Page
Barbara Young
as
Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
as
Len Curry
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Tony Church
as
Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
as
Limb technician
Anna Wing
as
Mrs. Proctor
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Jean Rimmer
as
Miss Hudson
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Frank Barrie
as
Solicitor
Charles West
as
Judge