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