On Giant's Shoulders
91 mins
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.
Terry Wiles
Himself
Tony Church
Hospital administrator
Jean Rimmer
Miss Hudson
Frank Barrie
Solicitor
Elizabeth Hunt
Customer
Sally Watkins
Washer-up
Maria St. Clare
Girl at Nurseries
Charles Pemberton
Employment clerk
Nigel Nevinson
Young teacher
John Muirhead
Photographer
Wilfred Grove
Bailiff
Derek Seaton
Local reporter
Terence Davies
Fire Officer
Anthony Simmons
Adaptation
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Pauline Cox
Makeup Artist
Dan Rae
Editor
Marjorie Wallace
Book
William Humble
Adaptation
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Anthony Simmons
Director
Michael Robson
Book