Movie·1997·1h 37m
Wag the Dog
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
Country
United States of America
Language
Albanian
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The 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.
Written By
Hilary Henkin, David Mamet
Producer
Jane Rosenthal, Barry Levinson
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Music
Mark Knopfler
Editor
Stu Linder
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,060 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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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
// crew
Crew
Hilary Henkin
Screenplay
David Mamet
Screenplay
Jane Rosenthal
Producer
Barry Levinson
Director, Producer
Robert De Niro
Producer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
Mark Knopfler
Original Music Composer
Stu Linder
Editor
Claire Rudnick Polstein
Executive Producer
Michael De Luca
Executive Producer
Ezra Swerdlow
Executive Producer
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