The Soloist backdrop

The Soloist 2009 Directed by Joe Wright

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.

Country USA
Production Countries France , United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $60,000,000
Revenue $38,332,994
Release Date 24 April 2009
109 mins
Cast
Robert Downey Jr. Steve Lopez
Jamie Foxx Nathaniel Ayers
Catherine Keener Mary Weston
Tom Hollander Graham Claydon
Nelsan Ellis David Carter
Michael Bunin Adam Crane
LisaGay Hamilton Jennifer Ayers
Rachael Harris Leslie Bloom
Stephen Root Curt Reynolds
Jena Malone Cheery Lab Tech
Octavia Spencer Troubled Woman
Justin Martin Young Nathaniel
Kokayi Ampah Bernie Carpenter
Patrick Tatten Paul Jr.
Susane Lee Marisa
Marcos De Silvas Mayor Villaigosa
Ilia Volok Harry Barnoff
Mike Nowak Julliard Conductor
David Jean Thomas Angry Homeless Man
Lemon Andersen Uncle Tommy
Kevin Michael Key Homeless Transvestite
Moya Brady Barely Dressed Woman
Orlando Ashley LAMP Homeless Guy
J.J. Boone Shouting Woman
Annie McKnight LAMP Advocate
Bernadette Speakes Homeless Lady
Anna Levin Leeann
Courtney Andre Courtney
Teri Hughes Detroit
Albert Olson Bam Bam
Valarie Hudspeth Mama Grouch
Lorinda Hawkins Singing Woman
Tony Genaro Globe Lobby Guard
Wayne Lopez Cop with Tents
Noel Gugliemi Winston Street Cop
Paul Cruz EMT #2
Wil Garret Homeless Man
Alejandro Patiño Construction Worker
Karole Selmon Homeless Woman #1
Patricia Place Cello Donor
Ralph Cole Jr. Enraged Homeless Man
Gladys Khan Reception Nurse
Isabel Hubmann Laid-off Employee
Bonita Jefferson Homeless Woman #2
Eshana O'Neal Winston Street Prostitute
Myia Hubbard Young Jennifer Ayers
Iyanna Newborn Miss Little John
Bronwyn Hardy Beauty Shop Girl
Troy Blendell News Editor
Nick Nervies Jennifer's Son
Wally Lozano Sign Spinner (uncredited)