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