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