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Wag the Dog (1997)

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

  • Dec 25, 1997
  • 1h 37m
  • R
TMDB user score 6.9/10 1,108 votes on TMDB
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Story

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.

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Original Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • William H. Macy CIA Agent Charles Young
  • David Koechner Director
  • Michael Belson President
  • Suzanne Cryer Amy Cain
  • John Michael Higgins John Levy
  • Suzie Plakson Grace
  • Jason Cottle A.D.
  • Harland Williams Pet Wrangler
  • Sean Masterson Bob Richardson
  • Bernard Hocke Technician

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