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