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