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| Director: | 
Joe Wright |  | 
Writer: | 
Susannah Grant |  | 
Starring: | 
Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander |  | 
Released: | 
September 3, 2009 |  | 
Rating: | 
 
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Runtime: | 
105 minutes
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Websites: | 
 
 
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Story: | 
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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Cast: | 
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Jamie Foxx
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Nathaniel Ayers |  | 
Robert Downey Jr.
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Steve Lopez |  | 
Catherine Keener
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Mary Weston |  | 
Tom Hollander
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Graham Claydon |  | 
Lisagay Hamilton
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Jennifer Ayers |  | 
Nelsan Ellis
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David Carter |  | 
Rachael Harris
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Leslie Bloom |  | 
Stephen Root
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Curt Reynolds |  | 
Lorraine Toussaint
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Flo Ayers |  | 
Justin Martin
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Young Nathaniel |  | 
Kokayi Ampah
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Bernie Carpenter |  | 
Patrick Tatten
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Paul Jr. |  | 
Susane E. Lee
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Marisa |  | 
Marcos De Silvas
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa |  | 
Ilia Volok
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Harry Barnoff |  | 
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