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Patch Adams.

Patch Adams. - Australia : Universal Pictures (Australasia), 2003. - 1 DVD-video (110 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1998. Based on the book Gesundheit! : bringing good health to you, the medical system, and society through physician service, complementary therapies, humor and joy by Hunter Doherty Adams. Special features: Making of documentary "The medicinal value of laughter", audio commentary, scene outtakes, production notes, cast and filmmaker's notes, theatrical trailer.

Produced by Barry Kemp, Mike Farrell, Marvin Minoff, Charles Newirth ; Directed by Tom Shadyac. Produced by Barry Kemp, Mike Farrell, Marvin Minoff, Charles Newirth ; Directed by Tom Shadyac.

Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton, Daniel London, Peter Coyote.

Meet Patch Adams, a doctor who does not look, act or think like any doctor you have met before. For Patch, humour is the best medicine, and he's willing to do just about anything to make his patients laugh, even if it means risking his own career. Based on a true story, Patch Adams combines side-splitting humour with an inspiring story that transcends the traditional comedy.

Classification: M 15+ Recommended for mature audiences 15 years and over - Action violence, low level coarse language.


DVD ; Dolby digital 5.0 ; Region 4 ; PAL.


In English with English subtitles.

5050582041484

8204148 Universal Home Entertainment

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Adams, Patch, 1945- --Film adaptations.
Adams, Patch, 1945- --Drama.


Gesundheit Institute--Drama.


Community health services--West Virginia--Drama.
Medical care, Cost of--United States--Drama.
Health reformers--Drama.
Physician and patient--Drama.


Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographical films.
Comedy films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.

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