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