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