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