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.
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On Giant's Shoulders
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 28, 1979
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original Title
On Giant's Shoulders
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Anthony Simmons
Description
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.
