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