Soloist, The
Paramount (2009)
Biography, Music
In Collection
#11944
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Seen ItYes
097363494423
IMDB   6.7
1 hr 57 mins UK / English
DVD  Region 1   PG-13
Robert Downey Jr. Steve Lopez
Jamie Foxx Nathaniel Ayers
Stephen Root Curt
Tom Hollander Graham Claydon
Rachael Harris Leslie
Nelsan Ellis David
Justin Martin Nathaniel - Age 13-16
Michael Bunin Adam Crane
Lisa Gay Hamilton Jennifer
Meggan Anderson Paper Airplane Student
Alejandro Patino Construction foreman
David Jean Thomas Jim Trotter
Justin Rodgers Hall Sgt. Harris
Ilia Volok Mr. Barnoff
Maggie Wagner Mrs. Villaraigosa
Director
Joe Wright
Producer Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Writer Susannah Grant
Steve Lopez


Based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a homeless musician from Los Angeles who dreams of playing violin at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. When he was playing with only two strings he met a journalist, Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.), who helped this mentally disturbed man get back on his feet and make his dreams come true. Nathaniel begins to trust Steve, and their friendship grows.
Edition Details
Distributor Paramount Home Video
Release Date 8/4/2009
Packaging Snap Case
Screen Ratio Theatrical Widescreen (2.35:1)
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [French]
Dolby Digital 5.1 [Spanish]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Commentary by Joe Wright An Unlikely Friendship: The Making of The Soloist Kindness, Courtesy and Respect: Mr Ayers Mr. Lopez One Size Does Not Fit All: Addressing Homelessness in Los Angeles Beth's Story Deleted Scenes Previews