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