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