Movie
On Giant's Shoulders
Released: March 28, 1979 (1979)
Runtime: 91 minutes
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 'normal' life.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Anna Wing as Mrs. Proctor
Age at release: 64
- Jean Rimmer as Miss Hudson
Age at release: 51
- Hilda Braid as Sister Page
Age at release: 50
- Barbara Young as Teacher at hospital
Age at release: 48
- Tony Church as Hospital administrator
Age at release: 48
- Judi Dench as Hazel Wiles
Age at release: 44
- Bryan Pringle as Len Wiles
Age at release: 44
- Tim Wylton as Len Curry
Age at release: 39
- Anthony Heaton as Limb technician
Age at release: 31
- Terry Wiles as Himself
Age at release: Unknown
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- Barbara Keogh as Café cashier
Age at release: 49
- Elizabeth Morgan as Registrar
Age at release: 49
- Wilfred Grove as Bailiff
Age at release: 47
- Frank Barrie as Solicitor
Age at release: 42
- Charles Pemberton as Employment clerk
Age at release: 39
- Annabel Leventon as Journalist
Age at release: 36
- Derek Seaton as Local reporter
Age at release: 35
- Charles West as Judge
Age at release: Unknown
- Elizabeth Hunt as Customer
Age at release: Unknown
- Sally Watkins as Washer-up
Age at release: Unknown
- Maria St. Clare as Girl at Nurseries
Age at release: Unknown
- Nigel Nevinson as Young teacher
Age at release: Unknown
- John Muirhead as Photographer
Age at release: Unknown
- Terence Davies as Fire Officer
Age at release: Unknown