Chi-Raq (2015)
Overview
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.672 |
Directed By
Spike Lee
Crew
Jon Kilik
Kevin Willmott
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Matthew Libatique
Kevin Willmott
Marko Costanzo
Allan Zaleski
Rukey Styles
Michelle Adams
Yvonne Wilburn
Thomas S. Ciciura
Randall Balsmeyer
Joe Gawler
Kho Wong
Mary Tallman
Suzi Ostos
Ruth E. Carter
Chris Hudecek
Kevin Vale
Ryan Denmark
Eric Milano
Cynthia Anne Slagter
Ruth Hernandez
Dora F. Kwak
Denise Baker
Alex DiGerlando
Philip Stockton
Spike Lee
Maija Garcia
Parrish Lewis
Cheryl Pickenback
Kathryn Moss
Don Parsons
Jessica Williams
Hye Mee Na
Paul Hsu
Aristophanes
David Meyer
Anthony J. Lullo
Alejandra Ford
Terence Blanchard
Genona Blue
Bret August Tanzer
Kim Taylor-Coleman
David Valdez
Terence Blanchard
Bing Liu
TOP CAST
Teyonah Parris
Lysistrata
Nick Cannon
Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree
Wesley Snipes
Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
Angela Bassett
Miss Helen Worthy
Samuel L. Jackson
Dolmedes
John Cusack
Fr. Mike Corridan
Jennifer Hudson
Irene
David Patrick Kelly
General King Kong
D. B. Sweeney
Mayor McCloud
Dave Chappelle
Morris
Steve Harris
Ole Duke
Harry Lennix
Commissioner Blades
Anya Engel-Adams
Rasheeda
Ebony Joy
Marcy
Erin Allen Kane
Tee-Tee
Michelle Mitchenor
Indigo
La La Anthony
Hecuba
Val Warner
Electra Johnson
Sarunas J. Jackson
Big Mike
Corey Hendrix
Jah
William Gines
Armonty
Quincy Griffin
Cairo
Chantley Lorraine Ward
Candy
M.J. Carey
Sergeant Toney
Samuel Robinson
Private Alto
Anthony Fitzpatrick
Chief Riptide
Jackie Taylor
Olympia
Gina Breedlove
Althea
Anthony Chisholm
Mr. Doctor Aesop
Darren Jones
Pindar
George Willborn
Tereus
Lamar Greer
Ajani
Wade Forrest Wilson
Oedipus
Erica Faye Watson
Sugar Pie
Latisha Hyman
Big Thelma
Isiah Whitlock, Jr.
Bacchos
Vic Mensa
T-Money
Natasha Forouzannia
Michelle
Duane Sharp
Joe the Supervisor
Sammy Joe Temple
Pretty Pink
Lena Owens
Divine
Eric Wilkins
Spinna
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Lorde
Yaneisha Franklin
Kenya
Tiffany Laos
Lucy
Dusan Sanford
Blue Monday
Al Palagonia
Private Wilbur
Willie Middleton
Tiny Tony
Celeste M Cooper
Barbara
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