Patch Adams [dvd] / a Blue Wolf-Farrell/Minoff-Bungalow 78 production ; produced by Barry Kemp [and three others] ; screenplay by Steve Dedekerk ; directed by Tom Shadyac.
Title from web page. Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Hunton, Daniel London. Based on the book Gesundheit : good health is a laughing matter by Hunter Doherty Adams with Maureen Mylander. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1). Bonus features: The medicinal value of laughter--an original documentary looking at the genesis of and the joy behind "Patch Adams"; Outtakes; Feature commentary with director Tom Shadyac; Theatrical trailer.
Summary:
Based on the true story of a compassionate but outrageous med student who risks his career by defying the medical profession with his unwavering belief that laughter is the best medicine.
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