On Giant's Shoulders(1979)
movie - first aired/released 1979-03-28 - 91 min - audience 9.0
Drama, TV Movie
Directed by Anthony Simmons
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 DenchHazel Wiles
Bryan PringleLen Wiles- Terry WilesHimself
Hilda BraidSister Page
Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital
Tim WyltonLen Curry- Tony ChurchHospital administrator
Anthony HeatonLimb technician
Anna WingMrs. Proctor- Jean RimmerMiss Hudson
- Frank BarrieSolicitor
Charles WestJudge
Annabel LeventonJournalist
Barbara KeoghCafé cashier- Elizabeth HuntCustomer
- Sally WatkinsWasher-up
- Maria St. ClareGirl at Nurseries
Elizabeth MorganRegistrar
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