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