On Giant's Shoulders (1979)

Drama
TV Movie

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.

Cast

Hazel Wiles
Len Wiles
Café cashier
Girl at Nurseries
Employment clerk
Young teacher
Photographer
Local reporter
Fire Officer
Sister Page
Teacher at hospital
Len Curry
Hospital administrator
Limb technician
Mrs. Proctor
Miss Hudson

Crew

Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Production Design