On Giant's Shoulders
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.
Top Billed Cast
Judi Dench
Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
Himself
Hilda Braid
Sister Page
Barbara Young
Teacher at hospital
Featured Crew
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Pauline Cox
Makeup Artist
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Dan Rae
Editor
Marjorie Wallace
Book
William Humble
Adaptation
Anthony Simmons
Adaptation
Anthony Simmons
Director
Michael Robson
Book