Chi-Raq
Chi-Raq
Release: 2015-12-04·Runtime: 127m·★ 5.7
DramaCrimeComedy
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Roadside Attractions
Amazon Studios
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Angela Bassettas Miss Helen Worthy
Al Palagoniaas Private Wilbur
Celeste M Cooperas Barbara
Wesley Snipesas Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
Brandon Bowensas Police Officer
Teyonah Parrisas Lysistrata
Anya Engel-Adamsas Rasheeda
Jay Washingtonas Besomighty
Dave Chappelleas Morris
Michelle Shelton Huffas Channel 7 News Reporter
Corey Hendrixas Jah
Rinska Carrascoas Dancer
Isiah Whitlock Jr.as Bacchos
Vic Mensaas T-Money
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáhas Lorde
David Patrick Kellyas General King Kong
Anthony Chisholmas Mr. Doctor Aesop
Eric Ianas Grey
Thomas Jefferson Byrdas Apollo
Ilfenesh Haderaas Chifon
Erica Faye Watsonas Sugar Pie
Samuel L. Jacksonas Dolmedes
Sarunas J. Jacksonas Big Mike
Matthew Salteras Riot Police Officer / Bartender (uncredited)
Felicia Pearsonas Dania
D. B. Sweeneyas Mayor McCloud
John Cusackas Fr. Mike Corridan
Jennifer Hudsonas Irene
Harry Lennixas Commissioner Blades
La La Anthonyas Hecuba
Natasha Forouzanniaas Michelle
Steve Harrisas Ole Duke
Roger Guenveur Smithas Red, White, and Blue Insurance Salesman
Nick Cannonas Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' DupreeCrew
" />Jon KilikExecutive Producer
" />Terence BlanchardMusic, Original Music Composer
" />Rukey StylesHairstylist
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Kevin WillmottExecutive Producer, Writer
" />Matthew LibatiqueDirector of Photography
" />Spike LeeDirector, Writer, Producer
" />AristophanesTheatre Play
" />Kim Taylor-ColemanCasting
" />Bing LiuCamera Production Assistant
" />Randall BalsmeyerVisual Effects Supervisor, Title Designer