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