On Giant's Shoulders (1979)
1979 · 1h 31m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
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…
Director: Anthony Simmons
Editor: Dan Rae
Cast
Judi Dench as Hazel WilesBryan Pringle as Len WilesTerry Wiles as HimselfHilda Braid as Sister PageBarbara Young as Teacher at hospitalTim Wylton as Len CurryTony Church as Hospital administratorAnthony Heaton as Limb technicianAnna Wing as Mrs. ProctorJean Rimmer as Miss HudsonFrank Barrie as SolicitorCharles West as JudgeMore like this
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