“Patch Adams”

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Comedy-drama about a zany medical student who clashes with the establishment in 1970s Virginia., Comedy-drama about a zany medical student who clashes with the establishment in 1970s Virginia. Based on the book “Gesundheit: Good Health Is a Laughing Matter” by Dr Hunter Adams., Robin Williams is charming as Patch Adams, a medical student in 1970s Virginia who uses humor to help heal his patients. While Adams’ antics delight the people he’s treating, they infuriate the rigid hospital establishment and threaten his career. The film is based on the true story of Dr. Hunter Adams. Monica Potter, Daniel London, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Peter Coyote, Ellen Albertini Dow., Comedy starring Robin Williams and based on the True story of medical student Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams, who uses laughter to help treat his patients., The true story of Patch Adams, an aspiring doctor in the 1970’s who attempted to treat his patients with a medicine that modern science had totally disregarded: humor. While his patients and fellow staff members appreciated and admired his approach, the powers-that-be frowned upon his ‘unschooled’ methods and did their best to keep him from prescribing giggles and laughs as a remedy for malaises., Drama based on the true story of an unorthodox student doctor who believes that laughter is a valid form of medicine. Although popular with patients, his unique approach to treatment places him on a collision course with the medical establishment., This film tells the true story of Patch Adams. Medical student Adam’s philosophy of “treating the patient, not the disease” creates both allies and foes at the University of Virginia Medical hospital. As Adams himself overcomes serious depression, he eventually opens his own clinic, gaining notoriety as the “people doctor.”, The remarkable story of a doctor who uses the power of laughter to heal. Despite (or perhaps because of) the success of his methods he finds that the medical establishment is not amused. The character is based on the real Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams who has devoted his life to treating the ‘whole patient’. Nothing is too much trouble for Patch – on one occasion he fills a room with balloons to raise his patient’s spirits., Robin Williams stars as Patch Adams, in this true story of a heroic man, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. Unfortunately, the medical and scientific community does not appreciate his methods of healing the sick, while the actual patients, medical professors, and hospital nurses all appreciate the work he can do, because they are unable to do it., Touching drama starring Robin Williams. A student doctor who believes that laughter is a valid form of medicine finds himself at odds with the medical establishment.

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Q: Who are the main cast members in “Patch Adams ” ?
A: The main cast includes Robin Williams,Daniel London,Monica Potter,Philip Seymour Hoffman,Bob Gunton,Josef Sommer,Irma P. Hall,Frances Lee McCain,Harve Presnell,Peter Coyote,Robert Gunton,Harold Gould,Ellen Albertini Dow,Michael Jeter,Harry Groener,Daniella Kuhn,Jake Bowen,James Greene,Bruce Bohne,Barry Shabaka Henley,Stephen Anthony Jones,Richard Kiley,Douglas Roberts,Alan Tudyk,Ryan Hurst,Peter Siiteri,Tim Wiggins,Helen Tourtillott,On West,Domenique Lozano,Ralph Peduto,Ken Hoffman,Jim Antonio,Roy Conrad,Jay Jacobus,Dot-Marie Jones,Geoff Fiorito,Samuel Sheng,Kathleen Stefano,Piers Mackenzie,Alex Gonzalez,Ismael ‘East’ Carlo,Cameron Brooke Stanley,Jamieson G. Downes,Jena Marie Thomas,Wesley G. Haines,Richard J. Silberg,William Joseph Scharff,James Anthony Cotton,Michael Rae Sommers,Howard Allison Williams,David Fine,James Carraway,J. Stephen Coyle,Wanda McCaddon,Wanda Christine,Lorri Holt,Stephanie Smith,Mary Delorenzo,Vivis,Donna Kimball,Norman Alden,Lydell M. Cheshier,Diane Amos,Sonya Eddy,Kelvin Yee,Doreen Chou Croft,Bill Roberson,Randy Oglesby,Vilma Vitanza,Bonnie Johnson,Jack Ford,Christine Pineda,Karen Michel,James Allen,Katherine A. Fitzhugh,Kyle Timothy Smith,Jonathan Holder,Renee Rogers,Shanon Orrock,Don Rizzo,Andrew Clement,George Lee,Daniel P. Hannafin,Roger W. Durrett,Richard C. Adkins,Ralph David Westfall,Bob Feaster,Thom McIntyre,Alfred Salley,Michael Kennedy,Lee McCain,James Marshall Wolchok,Greg Sestero,Hester Schell,Brian Rice,Jeff Rankin,Judy Ruskin,Maureen Mylander,Alan B. Curtiss,Patch Adams,Marsha Garces Williams,Steve Oedekerk,Debra Zane,Don Zimmerman,Phedon Papamichael,David Blitstein,Allegra Clegg,Linda DeScenna,Hallie D’Amore,Devorah Moos-Hankin,Tom Shadyac,Jim Nedza.

Q: When Did the “Patch Adams” Released?
A: The Movie “Patch Adams” originally aired on 1998-12-25 and released in the year of 1998.

Q: What Languages are available to watch “Patch Adams” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.

Q: Where to watch “Patch Adams” ?
A: “Patch Adams” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.

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