On Giant's Shoulders

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.

Directed by Anthony Simmons

Top cast

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

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Terry Wiles

Himself

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

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Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Anna Wing

Mrs. Proctor

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Jean Rimmer

Miss Hudson

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Frank Barrie

Solicitor

Charles West

Judge

Annabel Leventon

Journalist

Barbara Keogh

Café cashier

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Elizabeth Hunt

Customer

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Sally Watkins

Washer-up

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Maria St. Clare

Girl at Nurseries

Elizabeth Morgan

Registrar

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Charles Pemberton

Employment clerk

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Nigel Nevinson

Young teacher

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