Patch Adams * Quotes
Release date: 12/25/1998
Runtime: 115 min
"Patch Adams" is a 1998 U.S. film based on a true story about doctor and activist Hunter "Patch" Adams, who developed his own approach to medical care and founded a clinic where he treats patients in an unconventional way.
The film is a heartbreaking drama-comedy and is carried by the charismatic and stirring performance of Robin Williams as Patch Adams. The actor embodies Adams in a way that makes the audience root for him and feel for him. The other actors such as Monica Potter and Philip Seymour Hoffman are also convincing with their nuanced and authentic performances.
Director Tom Shadyac manages to combine the serious topics like illness and death with humor and hope to create a touching film. The film also addresses important issues such as the importance of empathy and human connection in medical care and advocates for a holistic approach to health.
Overall, "Patch Adams" is a moving and inspiring film that is thought-provoking and leaves the viewer with a smile on their face. For fans of Robin Williams and for anyone interested in the human side of medicine.
The film is a heartbreaking drama-comedy and is carried by the charismatic and stirring performance of Robin Williams as Patch Adams. The actor embodies Adams in a way that makes the audience root for him and feel for him. The other actors such as Monica Potter and Philip Seymour Hoffman are also convincing with their nuanced and authentic performances.
Director Tom Shadyac manages to combine the serious topics like illness and death with humor and hope to create a touching film. The film also addresses important issues such as the importance of empathy and human connection in medical care and advocates for a holistic approach to health.
Overall, "Patch Adams" is a moving and inspiring film that is thought-provoking and leaves the viewer with a smile on their face. For fans of Robin Williams and for anyone interested in the human side of medicine.
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Cast (partial)
Robin Williams (Patch Adams), Monica Potter (Carin), Philip Seymour Hoffman (Mitch), Bob Gunton (Dean Walcott), Josef Sommer (Dr. Eaton) (more...)
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