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