On Giant's Shoulders

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 28, 1979

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Judi Dench,Bryan Pringle,Terry Wiles,Hilda Braid,Barbara Young,Tim Wylton,Tony Church,Anthony Heaton,Anna Wing,Jean Rimmerand 14 more

Director

Anthony Simmons

Writer

Anthony Simmons,Marjorie Wallace,William Humble,Michael Robson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0079663