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Hunter Doherty " Patch " Adams (born May 28, 1945) is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute as a not-for-profit in 1989.
Dec 25, 1998 · A biographical comedy drama film based on the true story of Hunter \"Patch\" Adams, a medical student who uses humor and empathy to treat patients. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks, and more.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Tom Shadyac
- 1998-12-25
Patch Adams is a 1998 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Tom Shadyac and starring Robin Williams (in the title role), Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London and Peter Coyote.
Nov 29, 2023 · Learn about Patch Adams, a medical doctor and a clown who founded the Gesundheit Institute to change America's healthcare system. Explore their mission, programs and events, such as the Morocco Clown Tour.
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...
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- Tom Shadyac
- PG-13
- Robin Williams
Dec 3, 2023 · Learn about the real Patch Adams, a medical doctor who founded the Gesundheit! Institute and advocated for a holistic and compassionate approach to healthcare. Discover how his methods challenged the conventional medical model and inspired clown care, and why he criticized the movie based on his life.
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A biographical film about Hunter \"Patch\" Adams, a doctor who uses humor and empathy to treat his patients. Learn about his journey from a mental institution to medical school, and his unconventional clinic that helps the poor and sick.
