Patch Adams
Overview
The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.
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Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 7 nominations total
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"Laughter is contagious."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$202,292,902
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Cast & Crew
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Cast
Crew
Tom Shadyac
Director
Directing
Steve Oedekerk
Screenplay
Writing
Mike Farrell
Producer
Production
Barry Kemp
Producer
Production
Marvin Minoff
Producer
Production
Charles Newirth
Producer
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Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Sound
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Camera
Marsha Garces Williams
Executive Producer
Production
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In memory of Robin Williams – “Patch Adams” - Wyoming County Examiner
In memory of Robin Williams – “Patch Adams” Wyoming County Examiner
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The 10 Best Robin Williams Movies of the '90s, Ranked - Collider
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Book Review: Hovdey's Script Brings Well Armed Story To Bear - Thoroughbred Daily News
Book Review: Hovdey's Script Brings Well Armed Story To Bear Thoroughbred Daily News
A ten-part series focuses on the real Patch Adams - Podnews
A ten-part series focuses on the real Patch Adams Podnews
P.S.H. I Love You: "Patch Adams" is dead on arrival - The Spool
P.S.H. I Love You: "Patch Adams" is dead on arrival The Spool
What Did The Real ‘Patch Adams’ Think of The Robin Williams Movie? He Certainly Didn’t Mince Any Words - Newsweek
What Did The Real ‘Patch Adams’ Think of The Robin Williams Movie? He Certainly Didn’t Mince Any Words Newsweek
Patch Adams movie review & film summary (1998) - Roger Ebert
Patch Adams movie review & film summary (1998) Roger Ebert
The best medicine: a film review of Patch Adams - BMJ Blogs
The best medicine: a film review of Patch Adams BMJ Blogs
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