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