
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog
Release: 1997-12-25·Runtime: 97m·★ 6.9
ComedyDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
New Line Cinema
Tribeca Productions
Baltimore Pictures
Punch Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
David Koechneras Director
Suzanne Cryeras Amy Cain
Jenna Byrneas Sharon
Rick Scarryas White House Reporter
Richard Saxtonas Chicago Newscaster #2
Anne Hecheas Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelsonas Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Learyas Fad King
Alberto Vazquezas Combine Driver
Jack Sheareras Sklansky
Carmen Carteras American Dream Singer
Christine Devineas Chicago Newscaster
Jerry Levineas Media Guy #2
Paul Websteras Limo Driver (uncredited)
Merle Haggardas Merle Haggard
Jim Belushias Jim Belushi
Craig T. Nelsonas Senator John Neal (uncredited)
Robert Richardsonas Man in a TV Studio (uncredited)
Ed Morganas Store Owner
Shirley Prestiaas Crossfire Moderator
Kirsten Dunstas Tracy Lime
Nikki Crawfordas Mom
Lu Elrodas Southern Woman
Maxine Waters Willardas American Dream Singer
Barry Levinsonas Man at a Movie Studio (uncredited)
Robert De Niroas Conrad Brean
Willie Nelsonas Johnny Dean
Geoffrey Blakeas Media Guy #1
Roebuck 'Pops' Staplesas Pops Staples
Chris Ellisas Officer
J. Patrick McCormackas Pilot
Jennifer Manleyas Teenage Girl
John Choas Aide #3
Ron McCoyas Limo Driver
Ralph Tabakinas Southern Man
Harland Williamsas Pet Wrangler
Michael Villanias Male Commentator
Gina Menzaas Press Room Reporter
Greg Bronsonas Chauffer (uncredited)
Anthony Holidayas American Dream Singer
Andrea Martinas Liz Butsky
George Gaynesas Senator Nole
Guy Richardsonas Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
Randy Springeras Airline Passenger (uncredited)
William H. Macyas CIA Agent Charles Young
John Michael Higginsas John Levy
Phil Morrisas Co-Pilot
John Franklinas Jockey #1
Maggie Mellinas Mrs. Rose
Dustin Hoffmanas Stanley Motss
Sean Mastersonas Bob Richardson
Bernard Hockeas Technician
Drena De Niroas Gate Stewardess
Jason Cottleas A.D.
Derek Morganas CIA Agent
Giselle Fernándezas Female Press Person
Marguerite Moreauas Teenage Girl in Audience
Jay Lenoas Jay Leno
Richard Lawsonas Young Man / CIA
Suzie Plaksonas GraceCrew
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Robert RichardsonDirector of Photography
" />Huey LewisSongs
" />Daniel C. StriepekeMakeup Artist
" />Tom JohnsonSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />David MametScreenplay
" />Guy FletcherMusician
" />Michael De LucaExecutive Producer
" />Jane RosenthalProducer
" />Mark WeingartenSound Mixer
" />Robert De NiroProducer
" />Debra ZaneCasting
" />Leigh FrenchADR Voice Casting
" />Michael SilversSupervising Dialogue Editor
" />Mark KnopflerOriginal Music Composer, Music Producer, Musician
" />Wynn ThomasProduction Design
" />Al NelsonSound Recordist
" />Ben GoldAssistant Sound Editor
" />Jay HolbenBest Boy Electric
" />Barry LevinsonDirector, Producer
" />John RoeschFoley Artist
" />Terri TaylorCasting Assistant
" />Doc KaneADR Mixer
" />Peter MontagnaKey Makeup Artist
" />Harland WilliamsAnimal Wrangler
" />Laela KilbournAdditional Second Assistant Camera
" />Ellen ChenowethCasting
" />Melissa YonkeyHairstylist
" />Rita RyackCostume Design
" />Mark WorthingtonArt Direction