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