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