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