On Giant's Shoulders
8.5
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
24 people
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Known for
Skyfall
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Known for
Brazil
Drowning by Numbers
Terry Wiles
Himself
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
Known for
EastEnders
101 Dalmatians
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Known for
Coronation Street
The Keeper
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Known for
Pride and Prejudice
Tony Church
Hospital administrator
Known for
Krull
Tess
Anthony Heaton
Limb technician
Also in
Widows
The Beast in the Cellar
Anna Wing
Mrs. Proctor
Known for
EastEnders
Son of Rambow
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
Known for
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Frank Barrie
Solicitor
Also in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Calendar Girls
Charles West
Judge
Also in
Thomas & Sarah
Dream Lover
Anthony Simmons Director · Michael Robson Author Marjorie Wallace Author
First release March 28, 1979 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
BBC
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · March 28, 1979
TV
No release date listed for United States.
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