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