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