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