DramaTV Movie
Watch On Giant's Shoulders (1979) Official Trailer
9 / 10 IMDb March 28, 1979 1h 31m
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
Runtime
1h 31m
Release Date
March 28, 1979
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Cast
Judi Dench
as Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
as Len Wiles
No photo
Terry Wiles
as Himself
Hilda Braid
as Sister Page
Barbara Young
as Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
as Len Curry
No photo
Tony Church
as Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
as Limb technician
Anna Wing
as Mrs. Proctor
No photo
Jean Rimmer
as Miss Hudson
No photo
Frank Barrie
as Solicitor
Charles West
as Judge
Annabel Leventon
as Journalist
Barbara Keogh
as Café cashier
No photo
Elizabeth Hunt
as Customer
No photo
Sally Watkins
as Washer-up
No photo
Maria St. Clare
as Girl at Nurseries
Elizabeth Morgan
as Registrar
No photo
Charles Pemberton
as Employment clerk
No photo
Nigel Nevinson
as Young teacher
Production Companies
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