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Wag the Dog

“A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.”

★ 6.9 / 10 (1,109 votes)December 25, 199797 minEN
ComedyDrama

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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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1997
StatusReleased
Runtime97 min
Rating★ 6.9 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageAlbanian, English
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$64,256,513
ProductionNew Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions
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Crew

Director

Barry Levinson

Writers

Hilary Henkin, David Mamet

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Cast

Dustin HoffmanDustin HoffmanStanley Motss
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroConrad Brean
Anne HecheAnne HecheWinifred Ames
Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonSergeant William Schumann
Denis LearyDenis LearyFad King
Willie NelsonWillie NelsonJohnny Dean
Andrea MartinAndrea MartinLiz Butsky
Kirsten DunstKirsten DunstTracy Lime
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyCIA Agent Charles Young
David KoechnerDavid KoechnerDirector
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Michael BelsonPresident
Suzanne CryerSuzanne CryerAmy Cain
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