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