On Giant's Shoulders

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.

Main Cast

Judi Dench

Hazel Wiles

Age : 89 | Popularity : 29%

Bryan Pringle

Len Wiles

Age : 67 | Popularity : 8%

Terry Wiles

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Hilda Braid

Sister Page

Age : 78 | Popularity : 5%

Barbara Young

Teacher at hospital

Age : 93 | Popularity : 3%

Tim Wylton

Len Curry

Age : 84 | Popularity : 7%

Tony Church

Hospital administrator

Age : 77 | Popularity : 3%

Anthony Heaton

Limb technician

Age : 39 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Amy Roberts
	Makeup Artist	Pauline Cox
Directing	Director	Anthony Simmons
Writing	Adaptation	Anthony Simmons William Humble
	Book	Michael Robson Marjorie Wallace
Editing	Editor	Dan Rae
Art	Production Design	Raymond Cusick
Department	Role	Name

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