Patch Adams /
Patch Adams is a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like other doctors. For Patch, humor 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.
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | Soundtracks: English and French. Closed-captioned. |
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Universal City, CA :
Universal,
[1999]
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| Edition: | Collector's ed., widescreen. |
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| Summary: | Patch Adams is a doctor who doesn't look, act or think like other doctors. For Patch, humor 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. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Dual layer; aspect ratio 2.35:1 (anamorphic widescreen). Special features: Feature commentary by director Tom Shadyac -- The medical value of laughter, an original documentary looking at the joy behind Patch Adams, featuring interviews with director Tom Shadyac, cast members Robin Williams and Monica Potter, producer Mike Farrell and the real "Patch" Adams with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage -- Outtakes -- Theatrical trailer -- Production notes -- Cast & filmmaker's bios -- Film highlights -- Web links. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet ([8] pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.) |
| Format: | DVD; Dolby digital, 5.0 surround. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Phedon Papamichael ; film editor, Don Zimmerman ; music, Marc Shaiman. |
| ISBN: | 0783233736 |