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