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