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