Chi-Raq

A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

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Release date

4 Dec 2015

Runtime

2 h 7 min

• TMDB 5.7

Genres

• Drama
• Crime
• Comedy

Director

Spike Lee

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Countries

• US

Cast

Teyonah Parrisas LysistrataNick Cannonas Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' DupreeWesley Snipesas Sean 'Cyclops' AndrewsAngela Bassettas Miss Helen WorthySamuel L. Jacksonas DolmedesJohn Cusackas Fr. Mike CorridanJennifer Hudsonas IreneDavid Patrick Kellyas General King KongD. B. Sweeneyas Mayor McCloudDave Chappelleas Morris

Writers

Spike LeeKevin Willmott

Composer

Terence Blanchard

Cinematography

Matthew Libatique

Studios

40 Acres and a Mule FilmworksRoadside AttractionsAmazon Studios

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