Wag the Dog
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Dustin HoffmanStanley Motss
Robert De NiroConrad Brean
Anne HecheWinifred Ames
Woody HarrelsonSergeant William Schumann
Denis LearyFad King
Willie NelsonJohnny Dean
Andrea MartinLiz Butsky
Kirsten DunstTracy Lime
William H. MacyCIA Agent Charles Young
David KoechnerDirector🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wag the Dog about?
- 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.
- Who directed Wag the Dog?
- Wag the Dog was directed by Barry Levinson.
- When was Wag the Dog released?
- Wag the Dog was released on December 25, 1997.
- How long is Wag the Dog?
- Wag the Dog has a runtime of 1h 37m.
- Where can I track Wag the Dog?
- You can track Wag the Dog on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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