Wag the Dog (1997)

Wag the Dog (1997)

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects. 1997-12-25 United States of America 97 Min. PG-13
7 929 votes

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.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman is Stanley Motss
Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro is Conrad Brean
Conrad Brean
Anne Heche is Winifred Ames
Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelson is Sergeant William Schumann
Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Leary is Fad King
Fad King
Willie Nelson is Johnny Dean
Johnny Dean
Andrea Martin is Liz Butsky
Liz Butsky
Kirsten Dunst is Tracy Lime
Tracy Lime
William H. Macy is CIA Agent Charles Young
CIA Agent Charles Young
David Koechner is Director
Michael Belson is President
Suzanne Cryer is Amy Cain