United Kingdom / Mar 28, 1979
On Giant's Shoulders (1979)
Directed by Anthony Simmons
1h 31minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthony Heaton | Limb technician |
| Anna Wing | Mrs. Proctor |
| Jean Rimmer | Miss Hudson |
| Frank Barrie | Solicitor |
| Charles West | Judge |
| Annabel Leventon | Journalist |
| Barbara Keogh | Café cashier |
| Elizabeth Hunt | Customer |
| Sally Watkins | Washer-up |
| Maria St. Clare | Girl at Nurseries |
| Elizabeth Morgan | Registrar |
| Charles Pemberton | Employment clerk |
| Nigel Nevinson | Young teacher |
| John Muirhead | Photographer |
| Wilfred Grove | Bailiff |
| Derek Seaton | Local reporter |
| Terence Davies | Fire Officer |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | On Giant's Shoulders |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC |
| Release date | 28 marzo 1979 |
| Writer | Marjorie Wallace, William Humble, Anthony Simmons, Michael Robson |
| Editing | Dan Rae |
| Assistant directors | Anthony Simmons |
| Production design | Raymond Cusick |
| Art direction | Raymond Cusick |
| Set decoration | Raymond Cusick |
| Costume design | Amy Roberts, Pauline Cox |
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| Makeup | Pauline Cox, Amy Roberts |
| Hairstyling | Amy Roberts, Pauline Cox |
Release dates
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