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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.
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.
Dec 25, 1998 · Patch Adams: Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman. The true story of a heroic man, Hunter "Patch" Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people.
About Patch Adams. Patch Adams is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown, but he is also a social activist who has devoted over 40 years of his life to changing America’s healthcare system.
Dec 3, 2023 · Patch Adams is based on the true story of the titular doctor who changed medicine forever, but the real Patch Adams has a few problems with the movie. The 1998 movie blends humor and healing in a powerful depiction of a medical student's journey to transform healthcare.
Patch Adams. Maverick medical student Robin Williams uses laughter to develop a personal connection with his patients. 8,951 IMDb 6.8 1 h 55 min 1998. X-Ray PG-13. Comedy · Drama · Cerebral · Gentle. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy. HD $14.69. More purchase. options.
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...
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Apr 27, 2020 · If you weren't a big fan of Patch Adams, director Tom Shadyac's 1998 dramedy starring the late Robin Williams, then welcome the real-life Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams to the club....
In 1969, Hunter Adams was a troubled man who voluntarily committed himself into a mental institution. Once there, he finds that helping his fellow inmates there gives him a purpose in life. Thus inspired, he leaves the asylum and vows to become a doctor to help people professionally.
Robin Williams is Patch Adams, a doctor who will do anything to make his patients laugh -- even if it means risking his own career -- in this inspiring comedy based on a true story.
