The Soloist (2009)
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Top billed cast
Robert Downey Jr.Steve Lopez
Jamie FoxxNathaniel Ayers
Catherine KeenerMary Weston
Tom HollanderGraham Claydon
Nelsan EllisDavid Carter
Michael BuninAdam Crane
LisaGay HamiltonJennifer Ayers
Rachael HarrisLeslie Bloom
Stephen RootCurt Reynolds
Lorraine ToussaintFlo Ayers
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