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