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Patch Adams 1998 Directed by Tom Shadyac

Laughter is contagious.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $50,000,000
Revenue $202,292,902
Release Date 25 December 1998
115 mins
Cast
Robin Williams Hunter 'Patch' Adams
Monica Potter Carin Fisher
Daniel London Truman Schiff
Bob Gunton Dean Walcott
Harve Presnell Dean Anderson
Peter Coyote Bill Davis
Josef Sommer Dr. Eaton
Irma P. Hall Joletta
Harold Gould Arthur Mendelson
Bruce Bohne Trevor Beene
Harry Groener Dr. Prack
Richard Kiley Dr. Titan
Alan Tudyk Everton
Peter Siteri Chess Man
Don West Instructor
Jason Aaron Baca Patch Pirate
Ismael 'East' Carlo Hispanic Father
Diane Amos Older Waitress
Andy Arness Orderly (uncredited)
Renee Rogers Receptionist
Dot-Marie Jones Miss Meat
Ralph Peduto Organizer
Norman Alden Truck Driver
Sonya Eddy Older Waitress