Wag the Dog (1997)
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
1997 · R · 1h 37m · Comedy, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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
Writers: Hilary Henkin, David Mamet
Music by: Mark Knopfler
Cinematography: Robert Richardson
Editor: Stu Linder
Box office: $64M · Budget: $15M · Rated 6.9/10 by 1072 viewers
Cast
Dustin Hoffman as Stanley MotssRobert De Niro as Conrad BreanAnne Heche as Winifred AmesWoody Harrelson as Sergeant William SchumannDenis Leary as Fad KingWillie Nelson as Johnny DeanAndrea Martin as Liz ButskyKirsten Dunst as Tracy LimeWilliam H. Macy as CIA Agent Charles YoungDavid Koechner as DirectorMichael Belson as PresidentSuzanne Cryer as Amy CainMore like this
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