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