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