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