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