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