Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog (1997)

6.9 97 min 1997-12-25
ComedyDrama

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.

Director:Barry Levinson
Writer:Hilary Henkin
Cinematography:Robert Richardson
Editing:Stu Linder
Music:Mark Knopfler
Production Design:Wynn Thomas

Top Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Stanley Motss

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Conrad Brean

Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Winifred Ames

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Sergeant William Schumann

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Fad King

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Johnny Dean