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