Drama ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1979 · 1h 31m

On Giant's Shoulders

On Giant's Shoulders poster
Director
Anthony Simmons
Cast
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
Crew
Dan Rae — Editor Raymond Cusick — Production Design Amy Roberts — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
based on true story
Key Collaborators
Anthony Simmons Director Dan Rae Editor Raymond Cusick Production Design Amy Roberts Costume Design
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