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