The Soloist

The Soloist
  • Theatrical - Wide 2009-04-24
Box Office Gross: $38,332,994
Running Time: 117 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: DreamWorks Pictures, Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Participant, Krasnoff / Foster Entertainment, Working Title Films
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A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

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