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