The Soloist

  • Theatrical - Wide 2009-04-24
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In “The Soloist,” an emotionally soaring drama about lost dreams and 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... See more 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 Trailer

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