On Giant's Shoulders

9.0 1979 91 min
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…

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Director
Anthony Simmons

Cast

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Judi Dench Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle Len Wiles
Terry Wiles Himself
Hilda Braid Sister Page
Barbara Young Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton Len Curry
Tony Church Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton Limb technician
Anna Wing Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer Miss Hudson
Frank Barrie Solicitor
Charles West Judge
Annabel Leventon Journalist
Barbara Keogh Café cashier
Elizabeth Hunt Customer
Sally Watkins Washer-up
Maria St. Clare Girl at Nurseries
Elizabeth Morgan Registrar

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