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