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