Patch Adams [Blu-ray]

Patch Adams [Blu-ray]

Director: Tom Shadyac Cast: Robin Williams
Robin Williams
, Daniel London
Daniel London
, Monica Potter
Monica Potter
, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tom Shadyac
Patch Adams [Blu-ray]

Patch Adams [Blu-ray]

Director: Tom Shadyac Cast: Robin Williams
Robin Williams
, Daniel London
Daniel London
, Monica Potter
Monica Potter
, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tom Shadyac

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Overview

The fact-based story of an unconventional physician who attempted to heal patients with laughter, based on his own book and mixing equal doses of scatological humor and pathos. Robin Williams stars as Hunter Adams, a troubled young man who commits himself to a mental institution in the late 1960s. His experiences there convince Adams to become a doctor, and he enrolls in medical school, where he is appalled at the cold, clinical professionalism that alienates patients from their caregivers. Determined to provide emotional and spiritual relief as well as medicine, Adams clowns around for his patients, getting to know them personally. Although his efforts seem to work wonders and the hospital nursing staff is grateful for the levity Adams provides, his methods alienate his uptight roommate Mitch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) as well as the staff and faculty of his school. Adams perseveres, however, even starting his own low-cost rural clinic called the Gesundheit Institute, and wooing a pretty fellow student, Carin (Monica Potter). Tragedy strikes, and Adams' career is put in jeopardy, forcing him to defend his style and philosophy before a board of jurists determined to bar him from practicing medicine. Patch Adams (1998) was produced by former M*A*S*H (1972-83) star Mike Farrell, who met the real-life Adams when the offbeat doctor served as an advisor to the actor's popular TV series.

Product Details

Release Date: 08/16/2016
UPC: 0025192351907
Original Release: 1998
Rating: PG-13
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo, DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:58:00
Sales rank: 19,733

Special Features

Deleted Scenes Outtakes The Medicinal Value of Laughter: The Making of Patch Adams Storyboards Feature Commentary with Director Tom Shadyac

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robin Williams Hunter `Patch' Adams,Psych Patient
Daniel London Truman
Monica Potter Carin
Philip Seymour Hoffman Mitch,Big Texan
Bob Gunton Dean Walcott,Actor
Josef Sommer Dr. Eaton
Irma P. Hall Joletta
Frances Lee McCain Judy,Actor
Harve Presnell Dean Anderson
Peter Coyote Bill Davis
Harold Gould Arthur Mendelson
Ellen Albertini Dow Aggie
Michael Jeter Rudy
Harry Groener Dr. Prack
Daniella Kuhn Adelane
Jake Bowen Bryan
James Greene Bile
Bruce Bohne Trevor Beene
Stephen Anthony Jones Charlie,Miss Meat,Charlie
Richard Kiley Dr. Titan
Douglas Roberts Larry
Alan Tudyk Everton
Ryan Hurst Neil
Peter Siiteri Chess Man
Tim Wiggins Scared Customer
Helen Tourtillott Feeble Woman
On West Instructor
Domenique Lozano Passerby
Ralph Peduto Organizer
Jim Antonio E.R. Doctor
Roy Conrad E.R. Doctor
Jay Jacobus Jack Walton
Geoff Fiorito 3rd-Year Student
Samuel Sheng 3rd-Year Student
Kathleen Stefano Margery
Piers Mackenzie Dr. Hashman
Alex Gonzalez Hispanic Boy
Ismael 'East' Carlo Hispanic Father
Cameron Brooke Stanley Childen's Ward Patient
Jamieson G. Downes Children's Ward Patient
Jena Marie Thomas Children's Ward Patient
Wesley G. Haines Children's Ward Patient
Richard J. Silberg Psych Patient
William Joseph Scharff Psych Patient
James Anthony Cotton Psych Patient
Michael Rae Sommers Psych Patient
David Fine Psych Patient
James Carraway Psych Patient
J. Stephen Coyle Psych Patient
Wanda McCaddon Woman in Lobby
Wanda Christine Nurse Klegg
Lorri Holt Pediatric Nurse
Stephanie Smith Laughing Nurse,Davis Son
Mary Delorenzo Nurse
Vivis Hysterical Woman
Donna Kimball Waitress
Norman Alden Truck Driver
Lydell M. Cheshier Younger Man
Diane Amos Older Waitress
Sonya Eddy Older Waitress
Kelvin Yee Orderly
Doreen Chou Croft Asian Woman
Bill Roberson Fred Jarvis
Randy Oglesby Pinstriped Man
Vilma Vitanza Maria
Bonnie Johnson Walcott's Secretary
Jack Ford Lecturer
Christine Pineda Hispanic Girl
Karen Michel Mrs. Davis
James Allen Ed
Katherine A. Fitzhugh Mrs. O'Bannon
Jonathan Holder Davis Son
Renee Rogers Receptionist
Shanon Orrock Receptionist
Don Rizzo Minister
Andrew Clement Puppeteer
George Lee Masters Boardroom Doctor
Daniel P. Hannafin Boardroom Doctor
Roger W. Durrett Boardroom Doctor
Richard C. Adkins Gynecologist
Ralph David Westfall Gynecologist
Bob Feaster Gynecologist
Thom McIntyre Gynecologist
Alfred Salley Gynecologist
Michael Kennedy Gynecologist
James Marshall Wolchok Actor
Greg Sestero Actor
Hester Schell Actor
Brian Rice Actor
Jeff Rankin Actor
Barry Shabaka Henley Emmet
Marc Shaiman Composer

Technical Credits
Tom Shadyac Director,Executive Producer
Steve Oedekerk Screenwriter
Mike Farrell Producer
Barry Kemp Producer
Marvin Minoff Producer
Charles Newirth Producer,Producer
David Blitstein Special Effects
Marsha Garces Williams Executive Producer,Producer
Debra Zane Casting
Allegra Clegg Producer
Alan B. Curtiss Producer
Patch Adams Screenwriter
Maureen Mylander Screenwriter
Devorah Moos-Hankin Producer
Rocky Capella Stunts
James Ashwill Sound Effects
Odin Benitez Sound Effects
Gaston Biraben Sound Effects
Rick Canelli Sound Effects
John Clavin Sound Effects
Nelson Stoll Sound/Sound Designer
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