Movie "Patch Adams" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

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Un'altra grande prova di attore per Robin Williams nell'ultimo film di Tom Shaydac, nel quale si racconta l'incredibile storia (vera) di Patch Adams, prima studente di medicina, poi paziente ed infine medico in un istituto per malattie mentali, convinto della necessità di dover curare le persone, prima delle malattie. Il film è ispirato alle autentiche vicende del Dr Hunter Patch Adams, fondatore del Gesundheit Institute, nel North Carolina, una clinica specializzata nella cura emotiva e psicologica del paziente, prima che medica. La storia parte dalle esperienze studentesche di Patch. Il preside della facoltà, Walcott, si oppone alle sue idee strampalate, ma l'entusiasmo di Patch contagia comunque altre persone, fra le quali l'infermiera Joletta e i compagni di corso Truman e Carin. Intanto Patch, con il suo atteggiamento divertente ed eccentrico riesce ad aprire un varco nelle paure dei più piccini. Combattendo contro la medicina ufficiale con la convinzione che "una risata è la miglior cura" il giovane rischia la propria carriera, ma riesce, alla fine, ad ottenere appoggi e validi risultati. Arriva anche a fondare l'Istituto che ancora dirige con successo e pubblica, nel 1993, un libro in cui spiega la propria esperienza e le strane ricette che prescrive, a base di travestimenti e palloncini colorati : l'importante è riuscire a stabilire un contatto di simpatia e di fiducia con i piccoli pazienti per poter ottenere positivi risultati clinici. Questa la storia. E pensiamo che non ci poteva essere altro attore in grado di vestire i panni di questo personaggio folle, ma estremamente deciso e motivato nelle proprie scelte di aiutare il prossimo.

Starring actors in "Patch Adams" movie:

Robin Williams as a character Patch Adams Robin Williams also starred in the next movies: "Jumanji" in a role of Alan Parrish; "What Dreams May Come" in a role of Chris Nielsen; "Hook" in a role of Peter Banning/Peter Pan; "Bicentennial Man" in a role of Andrew Martin; "One Hour Photo" in a role of Sy Parrish; "Aladdin" in a role of Genie; "Dead Poets Society" in a role of John Keating; "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" in a role of Batty Koda; "Night at the Museum" in a role of Teddy Roosevelt; "The Night Listener" in a role of Gabriel Noone; "License to Wed" in a role of Reverend Frank; "August Rush" in a role of Maxwell 'Wizard' Wallace; "RV" in a role of Bob Munro; "Happy Feet" in a role of Ramon/Lovelace; "Popeye" in a role of Popeye; "Flubber" in a role of Professor Philip Brainard; "Insomnia" in a role of Walter Finch; "Good Will Hunting" in a role of Sean Maguire; "Cadillac Man" in a role of Joey O'Brien; "The World According to Garp" in a role of Garp; "Awakenings" in a role of Dr. Malcolm Sayer; "The Fisher King" in a role of Parry; "Dreams with Sharp Teeth" in a role of Himself; "Nine Months" in a role of Dr. Kosevich;

Daniel London as a character Truman Daniel London also starred in the next movies: "Arranged" in a role of Elliot; "Synecdoche, New York" in a role of Tom; "The Bridge to Nowhere" in a role of Chris;

Monica Potter as a character Carin Monica Potter also starred in the next movies: "Saw" in a role of Alison Gordon; "Con Air" in a role of Tricia Poe; "Bulletproof" in a role of Biker's Woman; "Along Came a Spider" in a role of Jezzie Flannigan;

Philip Seymour Hoffman as a character Mitch Philip Seymour Hoffman also starred in the next movies: "Red Dragon" in a role of Freddy Lounds; "25th Hour" in a role of Jacob Elinsky; "Cold Mountain" in a role of Reverend Veasey; "Along Came Polly" in a role of Sandy Lyle; "Almost Famous" in a role of Lester Bangs; "Punch-Drunk Love" in a role of Dean Trumbell; "Twister" in a role of Dustin Davis; "The Big Lebowski" in a role of Brandt; "Scent of a Woman" in a role of George Willis, Jr.; "Magnolia" in a role of Phil Parma; "The Talented Mr. Ripley" in a role of Freddie Miles; "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" in a role of Andy; "The Savages" in a role of Jon Savage; "Sydney aka Hard Eight" in a role of Young Craps Player; "Capote" in a role of Truman Capote; "Doubt" in a role of Father Brendan Flynn; "Owning Mahowny" in a role of Dan Mahowny; "When a Man Loves a Woman" in a role of Gary; "Synecdoche, New York" in a role of Caden Cotard; "The Boat That Rocked" in a role of The Count; "Nobody's Fool" in a role of Officer Raymer; "Mary and Max" in a role of Max Jerry Horovitz; "Money for Nothing" in a role of Cochran;

Bob Gunton as a character Dean Walcott Bob Gunton also starred in the next movies: "Boat Trip" in a role of Captain; "Broken Arrow" in a role of Pritchett; "Demolition Man" in a role of Chief George Earle; "The Shawshank Redemption" in a role of Warden Norton; "The Glimmer Man" in a role of Frank Deverell; "The Perfect Storm" in a role of Alexander McAnally III, Mistral Owner; "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" in a role of Burton Quinn; "Glory" in a role of Gen. Harker; "Dead Silence" in a role of Edward Ashen; "Fracture" in a role of Judge Gardner; "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in a role of Finley Largent; "Rendition" in a role of Lars Whitman; "Numb" in a role of Dr. Townsend; "Player 5150" in a role of Nick; "The Heaven Project"; "24: Redemption" in a role of Ethan Kanin; "The Least of These" in a role of Father Thomas Peters; "Father Hood" in a role of Lazzaro; "Bats" in a role of Dr. Alexander McCabe; "Tenure" in a role of William Thurber;

Josef Sommer as a character Dr. Eaton Josef Sommer also starred in the next movies: "The Family Man"; "Shaft" in a role of Curt Flemming; "The Next Best Thing" in a role of Richard Whittaker; "The Invasion" in a role of Dr. Henryk Belicec; "The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer" in a role of Corporate Man; "Stop-Loss" in a role of Senator Orton Worrell; "D.A.R.Y.L." in a role of Dr. Jeffrey Stewart; "Chances Are" in a role of Judge Fenwick; "Nobody's Fool" in a role of Clive Peoples Jr.; "Strange Days" in a role of Palmer Strickland;

Irma P. Hall as a character Joletta Irma P. Hall also starred in the next movies: "Collateral" in a role of Ida; "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in a role of Minerva; "The Ladykillers" in a role of Marva Munson; "Buddy" in a role of Emma, Lintz's Maid; "Meet the Browns" in a role of Mildred;

Frances Lee McCain as a character Judy Frances Lee McCain also starred in the next movies: "Back to the Future" in a role of Stella Baines; "Stand by Me" in a role of Mrs. Lachance; "Murder in Three Acts" in a role of Miss Milray; "Footloose" in a role of Ethel McCormack;

Harve Presnell as a character Dean Anderson Harve Presnell also starred in the next movies: "Mr. Deeds" in a role of Preston Blake; "Face/Off" in a role of Victor Lazarro; "Fargo" in a role of Wade Gustafson; "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in a role of John Invergordon; "Paint Your Wagon" in a role of Rotten Luck Willie; "The Chamber" in a role of Atty. Gen. Roxburgh;

Daniella Kuhn as a character Adelane Daniella Kuhn starred only in the movie "Patch Adams"

Peter Coyote as a character Bill Davis Peter Coyote also starred in the next movies: "A Walk to Remember"; "Sphere"; "Northfork" in a role of Eddie; "Outrageous Fortune" in a role of Michael Sanders; "More Dogs Than Bones" in a role of Detective Darren Cody; "Red Letters" in a role of Dennis Burke; "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" in a role of Keys; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of US President; "Random Hearts" in a role of Cullen Chandler; "Femme Fatale" in a role of Watts; "Resurrecting the Champ" in a role of Ike Epstein; "Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief" in a role of The President; "Jagged Edge" in a role of Thomas Krasny; "All Roads Lead Home" in a role of Hock Banyon; "The Lena Baker Story"; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of President Adair T. Manning; "Soldiers of Conscience" in a role of Narrator; "Unforgettable" in a role of Don Bresler;

James Greene as a character Bile James Greene also starred in the next movies: "Instinct to Kill" in a role of Old Man; "What a Girl Wants" in a role of Percy; "The Christmas Wish";

Michael Jeter as a character Rudy Michael Jeter also starred in the next movies: "The Green Mile" in a role of Eduard Delacroix; "Jurassic Park III" in a role of Mr. Udesky; "Open Range" in a role of Percy; "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" in a role of L. Ron Bumquist; "Thursday" in a role of Dr. Jarvis; "The Polar Express" in a role of Smokey/Steamer; "Drop Zone" in a role of Earl Leedy; "Mousehunt" in a role of Quincy Thorpe; "Miller's Crossing" in a role of Adolph;

Harold Gould as a character Arthur Mendelson Harold Gould also starred in the next movies: "The Master of Disguise"; "Freaky Friday" in a role of Grandpa; "Brother Bear" in a role of Old Denahi; "Harper" in a role of Sheriff Spanner; "The Sting" in a role of Kid Twist;

Bruce Bohne as a character Trevor Beene Bruce Bohne starred only in the movie "Patch Adams"