Wag the Dog (1997)
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
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.
Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
as Stanley Motss
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Robert De Niro
as Conrad Brean
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Anne Heche
as Winifred Ames
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Woody Harrelson
as Sergeant William Schumann
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Denis Leary
as Fad King
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Willie Nelson
as Johnny Dean
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Andrea Martin
as Liz Butsky
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Kirsten Dunst
as Tracy Lime
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William H. Macy
as CIA Agent Charles Young
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David Koechner
as Director
- Michael Belson as President
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Suzanne Cryer
as Amy Cain
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John Michael Higgins
as John Levy
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Suzie Plakson
as Grace
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Jason Cottle
as A.D.
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Harland Williams
as Pet Wrangler
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Sean Masterson
as Bob Richardson
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Bernard Hocke
as Technician
Crew
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Barry Levinson
Director
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Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
- Stu Linder Editor
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Mark Knopfler
Original Music Composer
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Robert De Niro
Producer
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Barry Levinson
Producer
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Jane Rosenthal
Producer
- Hilary Henkin Screenplay
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David Mamet
Screenplay
