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Chi-Raq(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-12-04
57%
214 Votes
Time: 2h 7m
No peace. No piece.
Overview:
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Chi-Raq
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer Chi-Raq
Video: Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Cast Run 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Critic Review 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Featurette | Amazon Studios
Chi-Raq - Fight 30 sec | Amazon Studios
All 5 videos
Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios - Trailer
Chi-Raq - Cast Run 30 sec | Amazon Studios - Teaser
Chi-Raq - Critic Review 30 sec | Amazon Studios - Teaser
Chi-Raq - Featurette | Amazon Studios - Featurette
Chi-Raq - Fight 30 sec | Amazon Studios - Teaser
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