1997
7.0 (968 votes)
1h 37m
Genres
Comedy
Drama
Production Companies
New Line Cinema
Tribeca Productions
Baltimore Pictures
Punch Productions
Tribeca Productions
Baltimore Pictures
Punch Productions
Wag the Dog
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Hilary Henkin, David Mamet
Producer: Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Barry Levinson
Director: Barry Levinson
Director of Photography: Robert Richardson
Top Cast
Dustin Hoffman
Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro
Conrad Brean
Anne Heche
Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelson
Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Leary
Fad King
Willie Nelson
Johnny Dean
Andrea Martin
Liz Butsky
Kirsten Dunst
Tracy Lime
Videos
Original Theatrical Trailer
