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