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