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