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