Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog (1997)

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.

Date of release
1997-12-25
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (1104)
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Barry Levinson

Casting

  • Dustin Hoffman — Stanley Motss
  • Robert De Niro — Conrad Brean
  • Anne Heche — Winifred Ames
  • Woody Harrelson — Sergeant William Schumann
  • Denis Leary — Fad King
  • Willie Nelson — Johnny Dean
  • Andrea Martin — Liz Butsky
  • Kirsten Dunst — Tracy Lime
  • William H. Macy — CIA Agent Charles Young
  • David Koechner — Director
  • Michael Belson — President
  • Suzanne Cryer — Amy Cain

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