Patch Adams/Trivia

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  • Creator Backlash/Disowned Adaptation: The real Patch Adams himself was dissatisfied with the film, saying that it is more commercial and focuses more on him being funny than his actual methods [1]. He was, however, pleased at being played by Robin Williams (though not so much Williams not donating a cent of his salary on the film to Adams' institute).
  • Dawson Casting: Patch Adams, who was 24 when this movie takes place, was played by 46-year-old Robin Williams.
  • Hey, It's That Guy!: Of all people, one of the kids is played by Greg Sestero, who later played Mark in The Room.
  1. ↑ His philosophy is about using friendliness and humor to help in the healing process, the movie presented him as guy who likes making people feel better but actually getting better is a secondary issue
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