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