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