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