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