Patch Adams [DVD] / Universal Pictures presents a Blue Wolf-Farrell/Minoff-Bungalow 78 production ; screenplay by Steve Oedekerk ; produced by Barry Kemp ... [et al.] ; directed by Tom Shadyac.
"Collector's edition". Widescreen presentation. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Based on the book: Gesundheit: good health is a laughing matter by Patch Adams with Maureen Mylander. For specific features see interactive menu. Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London, Peter Coyote.
Summary:
Patch Adams is a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like other doctors. For Patch, humor is the best medicine, and he's willing to do just about anything to make his patients laugh-- even if it means risking his own career. Based on a true story.
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