The Soloist Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Soloist.

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  Jamie Foxx

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  Robert Downey Jr.

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  Catherine Keener

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  LisaGay Hamilton

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Crew Behind the Film

The The Soloist behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Joe Wright last directed Cyrano and The Woman in the Window . The film's writer Susannah Grant last wrote Lonely Planet and The 5th Wave.

Director

Joe Wright

Screenwriter

Susannah Grant

Producers

Gary Foster
Russ Krasnoff

Production Details

What we know about the The Soloist movie production.

Key Facts

• Steve Lopez's articles, "From Skid Row to Disney Hall," were published in 2005 and will serve as the basis for an upcoming book by Putnam. Production is set to begin January 2008 (12/18/07).

Production Updates for The Soloist

Apr 2009

Completed

Changed The Soloist movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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