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