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
Anya Engel-Adamsas Rasheeda
Celeste M Cooperas Barbara
Jay Washingtonas Besomighty
Roger Guenveur Smithas Red, White, and Blue Insurance Salesman
Nick Cannonas Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree
David Patrick Kellyas General King Kong
Jennifer Hudsonas Irene
Eric Ianas Grey
Sarunas J. Jacksonas Big Mike
Corey Hendrixas Jah
Isiah Whitlock Jr.as Bacchos
Brandon Bowensas Police Officer
Vic Mensaas T-Money
Rinska Carrascoas Dancer
Teyonah Parrisas Lysistrata
Samuel L. Jacksonas Dolmedes
Steve Harrisas Ole Duke
Harry Lennixas Commissioner Blades
La La Anthonyas Hecuba
Erica Faye Watsonas Sugar Pie
Ilfenesh Haderaas Chifon
Michelle Shelton Huffas Channel 7 News Reporter
Matthew Salteras Riot Police Officer / Bartender (uncredited)
D. B. Sweeneyas Mayor McCloud
Anthony Chisholmas Mr. Doctor Aesop
Natasha Forouzanniaas Michelle
Angela Bassettas Miss Helen Worthy
Dave Chappelleas Morris
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáhas Lorde
Al Palagoniaas Private Wilbur
Wesley Snipesas Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
John Cusackas Fr. Mike Corridan
Thomas Jefferson Byrdas Apollo
Felicia Pearsonas DaniaCrew
" />Matthew LibatiqueDirector of Photography
" />Rukey StylesHairstylist
" />Jon KilikExecutive Producer
" />Bing LiuCamera Production Assistant
" />Kevin WillmottExecutive Producer, Writer
" />Randall BalsmeyerVisual Effects Supervisor, Title Designer
" />Ruth E. CarterCostume Design
" />Terence BlanchardMusic, Original Music Composer
" />Kim Taylor-ColemanCasting
" />AristophanesTheatre Play
" />Spike LeeWriter, Director, Producer