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On Giant's Shoulders

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Calorie Rating: 128
Released: 1979-03-28
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Studios: BBC,


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.

Director / Directors



Cast

Judi Dench
Character: Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Character: Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Character: Himself

Hilda Braid
Character: Sister Page
Barbara Young
Character: Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
Character: Len Curry

Tony Church
Character: Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
Character: Limb technician
Anna Wing
Character: Mrs. Proctor

Jean Rimmer
Character: Miss Hudson
Frank Barrie
Character: Solicitor
Charles West
Character: Judge

Annabel Leventon
Character: Journalist
Barbara Keogh
Character: Café cashier
Elizabeth Hunt
Character: Customer

Sally Watkins
Character: Washer-up
Maria St. Clare
Character: Girl at Nurseries
Elizabeth Morgan
Character: Registrar

Charles Pemberton
Character: Employment clerk
Nigel Nevinson
Character: Young teacher
John Muirhead
Character: Photographer

Wilfred Grove
Character: Bailiff
Derek Seaton
Character: Local reporter
Terence Davies
Character: Fire Officer


Production and Crew

Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Pauline Cox
Makeup Artist

Dan Rae
Editor
William Humble
Adaptation

Amy Roberts
Costume Design