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