Wag the Dog
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
6.9(1,070) 1997-12-25 97 minComedyDrama
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.
Original Music ComposerMark Knopfler
ScreenplayHilary Henkin
ProducerJane Rosenthal
ScreenplayDavid Mamet
DirectorBarry Levinson
ProducerRobert De Niro
ProducerBarry Levinson
Cast & characters
Dustin Hoffman
as Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro
as Conrad Brean
Anne Heche
as Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelson
as Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Leary
as Fad King
Willie Nelson
as Johnny Dean
Andrea Martin
as Liz Butsky
Kirsten Dunst
as Tracy Lime
William H. Macy
as CIA Agent Charles Young
David Koechner
as Director
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Michael Belson
as President
Suzanne Cryer
as Amy Cain
John Michael Higgins
as John Levy
Suzie Plakson
as Grace
Jason Cottle
as A.D.
Harland Williams
as Pet Wrangler
Sean Masterson
as Bob Richardson
Bernard Hocke
as Technician
Jenna Byrne
as Sharon
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Maurice Woods
as Kid with Shoes
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
as Pops Staples
Phil Morris
as Co-Pilot
Chris Ellis
as Officer
Ed Morgan
as Store Owner
