Wag the Dog (1997)

  • R
  • 12/25/1997 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 37m

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

Overview

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.

Barry Levinson

Director

Hilary Henkin

Screenplay

David Mamet

Screenplay

Cast

Dustin Hoffman's headshot

Dustin Hoffman

Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro's headshot

Robert De Niro

Conrad Brean
Anne Heche's headshot

Anne Heche

Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelson's headshot

Woody Harrelson

Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Leary's headshot

Denis Leary

Fad King
Willie Nelson's headshot

Willie Nelson

Johnny Dean
Andrea Martin's headshot

Andrea Martin

Liz Butsky
Kirsten Dunst's headshot

Kirsten Dunst

Tracy Lime

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