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