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Chi-Raq (2015)

R · 2015-12-04 · 2h 7m · EN
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No peace. No piece.

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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Spike LeeDirector, WriterKevin WillmottWriter

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Nick CannonNick CannonDemetrius 'Chi-Raq' DupreeTeyonah ParrisTeyonah ParrisLysistrataWesley SnipesWesley SnipesSean 'Cyclops' AndrewsAngela BassettAngela BassettMiss Helen WorthySamuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonDolmedesJohn CusackJohn CusackFr. Mike CorridanJennifer HudsonJennifer HudsonIreneDavid Patrick KellyDavid Patrick KellyGeneral King KongD. B. SweeneyD. B. SweeneyMayor McCloudDave ChappelleDave ChappelleMorrisSteve HarrisSteve HarrisOle DukeHarry LennixHarry LennixCommissioner Blades

Keywords

Chicago, illinois

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityChicago IllinoisDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference122461Actor preference83094 · 80978 · 5182Country preferenceUs

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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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Chi-Raq has a runtime of 127 minutes.

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