The Soloist - Official Movie Site

DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures Present
In Association with Studio Canal and Participant Media
A Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment Production
A Working Title Production
“The Soloist”
Executive Producers Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Jeff Skoll Patricia Whitcher
Produced by Gary Foster Russ Krasnoff
Based on the Book by Steve Lopez
Screenplay by Susannah Grant
Directed by Joe Wright

THE SOLOIST MOVIE CAST

Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, LisaGay Hamilton

SYNOPSIS

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”).

RELEASE

November 21, 2008