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