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