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Wag the Dog

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7.0/10 • 951

1997-12-251h 37m

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A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

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.

Directors
Barry Levinson
Editors
Stu Linder

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  1. Dustin Hoffman

    Dustin Hoffman

    Stanley Motss

  2. Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro

    Conrad Brean

  3. Anne Heche

    Anne Heche

    Winifred Ames

  4. Woody Harrelson

    Woody Harrelson

    Sergeant William Schumann

  5. Denis Leary

    Denis Leary

    Fad King

  6. Willie Nelson

    Willie Nelson

    Johnny Dean

  7. Andrea Martin

    Andrea Martin

    Liz Butsky

  8. Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst

    Tracy Lime

  9. William H. Macy

    William H. Macy

    CIA Agent Charles Young

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$15,000,000.00
Revenue
$64,256,513.00
Keywords
gulf warcentral intelligence agency (cia)rapeusa presidentwashington dc, usagovernmentwar veteranelection campaignpresidential electionstagingpoliticsmovie businessalbaniasex scandalsenatormedia advisermanipulation of the mediaconspiracysoldierextramarital affair