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