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