CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 1h 37m · R
Wag the Dog

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

69%(1,106)IMDbComedyDrama

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.

Directed byBarry Levinson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
EN
Released
December 25, 1997
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$64,256,513
Studios
New Line CinemaTribeca ProductionsBaltimore Pictures

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Liz Butsky

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Tracy Lime

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

CIA Agent Charles Young

David Koechner

David Koechner

Director

Creative team
Directed by
Barry Levinson
Barry Levinson
Written by
Hilary Henkin
David Mamet
David Mamet
Produced by
Jane Rosenthal
Jane Rosenthal
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro

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