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
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Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
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Tom Shadyac
Director
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Marvin Minoff
Producer
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Mike Farrell
Producer
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Barry Kemp
Producer
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Charles Newirth
Producer
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Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
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Steve Oedekerk
Screenplay
Writing
Marsha Garces Williams
Executive Producer
Production
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