In “The Soloist,” an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives. “The Soloist” is directed by Joe Wright (Golden Globe winner for Best Drama and Oscar® nominee for Best Picture “Atonement”).
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- The Soloist
- 12A (Contains one use of strong language, moderate threat and drug use)
- Cast
- Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey, Catherine Keener, Rachael Harris, Tom Hollander, Lisa Hamilton, Stephen Root, Lorraine Toussaint, Justin Martin, Kokayi Ampah
- Director
- Joe Wright
- Producer
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jeff Skoll, Patty Whitcher, Gary Foster
- Writer
- Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez
- Duration
- 01:49:00
- Official Site
- http://www.SoloistMovie.com/
- Release
- Friday September 25 2009
- Genres
- Drama, Musical
- Distributor
- Universal UK
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