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