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Chi-Raq

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

2015 |2h 7m |  Drama, Crime, Comedy

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Cast

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Teyonah Parris

Lysistrata

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Nick Cannon

Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree

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Wesley Snipes

Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews

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Angela Bassett

Miss Helen Worthy

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Samuel L. Jackson

Dolmedes

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John Cusack

Fr. Mike Corridan

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Jennifer Hudson

Irene

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David Patrick Kelly

General King Kong

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D.B. Sweeney

Mayor McCloud

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Dave Chappelle

Morris

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Steve Harris

Ole Duke

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Harry Lennix

Commissioner Blades

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Anya Engel-Adams

Rasheeda

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Michelle Mitchenor

Indigo

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La La Anthony

Hecuba

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Sarunas J. Jackson

Big Mike

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Corey Hendrix

Jah

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Anthony Chisholm

Mr. Doctor Aesop

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Erica Faye Watson

Sugar Pie

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Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Bacchos

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Vic Mensa

T-Money

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Natasha Forouzannia

Michelle

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T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh

Lorde

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Al Palagonia

Private Wilbur

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Celeste M Cooper

Barbara

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Rinska Carrasco

Dancer

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Michelle Shelton Huff

Channel 7 News Reporter

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Eric Ian

Grey

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Alex Zelenka

Chicago Cop

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Brandon Bowens

Police Officer

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Jay Washington

Besomighty

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Matthew Salter

Riot Police Officer / Bartender (uncredited)

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Thomas Jefferson Byrd

Apollo

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Roger Guenveur Smith

Red, White, and Blue Insurance Salesman

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Snoop

Dania

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Status

Released

Language

English

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