On Giant's Shoulders Trailer

On Giant's Shoulders Trailer (1979)

28 March 1979 Drama, TV Movie 91 mins

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.

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Cast

Judi Dench

as Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

as Len Wiles

Terry Wiles

as Himself

Hilda Braid

as Sister Page

Barbara Young

as Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

as Len Curry

Tony Church

as Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

as Limb technician

Anna Wing

as Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer

as Miss Hudson

Frank Barrie

as Solicitor

Annabel Leventon

as Journalist

Barbara Keogh

as Café cashier

Elizabeth Hunt

as Customer

Sally Watkins

as Washer-up

Crew

Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts Costume Design

Pauline Cox

Pauline Cox Makeup Artist

Dan Rae

Dan Rae Editor

William Humble

William Humble Adaptation

Raymond Cusick

Raymond Cusick Production Design

International Titles

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International Releases Dates

United Kingdom 28 March 1979

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