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