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