The Soloist

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The Soloist is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers, a musical prodigy who developed schizophrenia during his second year at Juilliard School. Ayers becomes homeless in the streets of downtown Los Angeles, playing the violin and the cello.

Cast

• Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers, a musician who becomes schizophrenic and homeless. Foxx, who has been classically trained on the piano, is being taught stringed instruments by a Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist for the role.
• Robert Downey Jr as Steve Lopez, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times who wrote about Nathaniel Ayers and developed a friendship with him.
• Catherine Keener as Steve Lopez's editor at the Los Angeles Times.
• Tom Hollander as Peter Snyder, a Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist who attempts to rehabilitate Ayers.
• Lisa Gay Hamilton as Jennifer, a sister of Nathaniel Ayers.
• Rachael Harris as Steve Lopez's co-worker.

Detail Info
Directed by Joe Wright
Produced by Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff
Written by Susannah Grant
Music by Dario Marianelli
Distributed by DreamWorks (USA)
Universal Studios (non-USA)
Release date(s) November 21, 2008
Country United States
Language English
Budget $60 million

External Links
Official Website