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