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On Giant's Shoulders

1979-03-28 en 91m
DramaTV 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.

Book

Marjorie Wallace

Adaptation

William Humble

Adaptation

Anthony Simmons

Costume Design

Amy Roberts

Production Design

Raymond Cusick

Makeup Artist

Pauline Cox

based on true story

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • BBC