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