newspaper,schizophrenia,musician,violin,cello,based on true story,los angeles, california,unlikely friendship,homeless man,theater audience

The Soloist (2009)

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Life has a mind of its own

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

Cast & Crew

Director
Joe Wright
  • Profile picture of Robert Downey Jr.
    Steve Lopez Robert Downey Jr.
  • Profile picture of Jamie Foxx
    Nathaniel Ayers Jamie Foxx
  • Profile picture of Catherine Keener
    Mary Weston Catherine Keener
  • Profile picture of Tom Hollander
    Graham Claydon Tom Hollander
  • Profile picture of Nelsan Ellis
    David Carter Nelsan Ellis
  • Profile picture of Michael Bunin
    Adam Crane Michael Bunin
  • Profile picture of LisaGay Hamilton
    Jennifer Ayers LisaGay Hamilton
  • Profile picture of Rachael Harris
    Leslie Bloom Rachael Harris

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Keywords

  • newspaper
  • schizophrenia
  • musician
  • violin
  • cello
  • based on true story
  • los angeles, california
  • unlikely friendship
  • homeless man
  • theater audience