---
title: "Mr. Patman"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-patman-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 372835
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mr. Patman (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-patman-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mr. Patman is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Thriller. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Irish orderly battles paranoia amid women and patients in a night‑shift mental ward."

### Why Watch
- Directed by veteran John Guillermin.
- Stars James Coburn in a gritty lead role.
- Atmospheric portrayal of a night‑shift mental ward.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film received mixed reviews, as reflected in a 54% rating on Kinobox.
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s intense psychological atmosphere and adult themes make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, claustrophobic, psychological, noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Guillermin

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Coburn** as *Patman*
- **Kate Nelligan** as *Peabody*
- **Fionnula Flanagan** as *Abadaba*
- **Leslie Carlson** as *Mr. Abernathy*
- **Candy Kane** as *Mrs. Beckman*
- **Michael Kirby** as *Dr. Turley*
- **Alan McRae** as *Dr. Bloom*
- **Jan Rubeš** as *Vrakettas*
- **Hugh Webster** as *Mr. Wolfe*
- **Lynne Griffin** as *Monica*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the alternate title of the film?
The film is also known as Crossover.

### Q: Who directed Mr. Patman?
It was directed by John Guillermin.

### Q: Who stars as the lead in the film?
James Coburn plays the lead role.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in Canada in 1980 and in the United States on April 22, 1981.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Patman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/372835)
- [Mr. Patman - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Patman)
- [Mr. Patman 54% (1981) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/228343-mr-patman)
- [Mr. Patman (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/4017-mr-patman/prehled/)
- [Mr. Patman (1980)](https://www.sms.cz/film/mr-patman)

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