Wag the Dog (1997)

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

Movie · Comedy, Drama · 1h 37m · Rated 6.9/10 on TMDB · Released December 25, 1997

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.

Directed by Barry Levinson

Cast

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

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