On Giant's Shoulders
1979The 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.
Acted in
Judi Dench
as Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
as Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
as Himself
Hilda Braid
as Sister Page
Barbara Young
as Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
as Len Curry
Tony Church
as Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
as Limb technician
Anna Wing
as Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer
as Miss Hudson
Frank Barrie
as Solicitor
Charles West
as Judge
Annabel Leventon
as Journalist
Barbara Keogh
as Café cashier
Elizabeth Hunt
as Customer
Sally Watkins
as Washer-up
Maria St. Clare
as Girl at Nurseries
Elizabeth Morgan
as Registrar
Charles Pemberton
as Employment clerk
Nigel Nevinson
as Young teacher
John Muirhead
as Photographer
Wilfred Grove
as Bailiff
Derek Seaton
as Local reporter
Terence Davies
as Fire Officer