On Giant's Shoulders

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Mar 28, 79 Drama , TV Movie

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.

Adaptation
Anthony Simmons
Production Design
Raymond Cusick
Makeup Artist
Pauline Cox
Editor
Dan Rae
Book
Marjorie Wallace

Top Billed Cast

Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
Len Curry
Tony Church
Hospital administrator

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