On Giant's Shoulders

19791h 31m

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.

Production

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Cast

Photo of Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Photo of Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Photo of Hilda Braid

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Photo of Barbara Young

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Photo of Tim Wylton

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Photo of Anthony Heaton

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Photo of Anna Wing

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

Photo of Barbara Keogh

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

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