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