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Wag the Dog (1997)

R 12/25/1997 Comedy, Drama 1h 37m
69%
User
Score
7.1/10
86%
74/100

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.

Hilary Henkin

Screenplay

David Mamet

Screenplay

Barry Levinson

Director

Top Billed 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

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Liz Butsky

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Tracy Lime

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

CIA Agent Charles Young

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Media

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

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