Patch Adams /

Patch Adams / a Blue Wolf-Farrell/Minoff-Bungalow 78 production ; produced by Barry Kemp [and three others] ; screenplay by Steve Dedekerk ; directed by Tom Shadyac. - 1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Based on the book Gesundheit : good health is a laughing matter by Hunter Doherty Adams with Maureen Mylander. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1). Bonus features: The medicinal value of laughter--an original documentary looking at the genesis of and the joy behind "Patch Adams"; Outtakes; Feature commentary with director Tom Shadyac; Theatrical trailer.

Director of photography, Phedon Papamichael ; film editor, Don Zimmerman ; music, Marc Shaiman. Director of photography, Phedon Papamichael ; film editor, Don Zimmerman ; music, Marc Shaiman.

Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Hunton, Daniel London.

Based on the true story of a compassionate but outrageous med student who risks his career by defying the medical profession with his unwavering belief that laughter is the best medicine.

Rating: PG-13; for some strong language and crude humor.


DVD; dual layer.


English or French dialogue; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.

025192351891

61178211 Universal


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


Physician and patient--United States--Drama.


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

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