Set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, it is loosely based on the life story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams and the book Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing ...
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The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor ...
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Patch Adams
PG-13 · 1998 ‧ Comedy/Drama ‧ 1h 50m
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After struggling with depression in a mental hospital, Hunter "Patch" Adams (Robin Williams) decides he wants to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University but is disillusioned by the school's clinical perspective on patient care....
Release date: December 25, 1998 (USA)
Director: Tom Shadyac
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Based on: Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter; by Patch Adams and Maureen Mylander
Box office: $202 million
Cinematography: Phedon Papamichael Jr.
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This film unquestionably deserves a well-earned five-star rating. Inspirational True Story: Patch Adams is based on the real-life story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" ...
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This is a compelling story of real-life physician Patch Adams. It covers his college years to graduation and the changes he made at the teaching hospital and in ...
Duration: 2:05
Posted: Jan 9, 2012
Posted: Jan 9, 2012