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