Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at Patch Adams

About the Film

Summary of Plot

The true story of the heroic Hunter “Patch” Adams who’s determined to become a medical doctor because of his desire to help other people. He ventures where no doctor ever ventured before utilizing humor and pathos.

– iMDB

Year Of Release

1998

Running Time

1 Hour 55 Minutes

Director

Tom Shadyac

Tagline

Based On A True Story.

Opening Weekend US & Canada

$25,262,280

Trailer

Starring

Robin Williams – Patch Adams
Daniel London – Truman
Monica Potter – Carin
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Mitch
Bob Gunton – Dean Walcott

Song From the OST

Trivia

• Patch Adams said that whenever the film’s production would get stressful, Robin Williams would improvise a comedy set to make the cast and crew laugh.
• Filmed partially at the University of North Carolina. Robin Williams did stand up comedy for some classes that were in session while filming.
• Tom Hanks was considered for the title role, but was busy shooting Saving Private Ryan (1998) and declined.

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