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