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.

Credits

Directed by

• Barry Levinson

Written by

• Hilary Henkin
• David Mamet

Produced by

• Jane Rosenthal
• Robert De Niro
• Barry Levinson

Music by

• Mark Knopfler

Cinematography

• Robert Richardson

Edited by

• Stu Linder

Cast

• Dustin Hoffmanas Stanley Motss
• Robert De Niroas Conrad Brean
• Anne Hecheas Winifred Ames
• Woody Harrelsonas Sergeant William Schumann
• Denis Learyas Fad King
• Willie Nelsonas Johnny Dean
• Andrea Martinas Liz Butsky
• Kirsten Dunstas Tracy Lime
• William H. Macyas CIA Agent Charles Young
• David Koechneras Director
• Michael Belsonas President
• Suzanne Cryeras Amy Cain
• John Michael Higginsas John Levy
• Suzie Plaksonas Grace
• Jason Cottleas A.D.
• Harland Williamsas Pet Wrangler
• Sean Mastersonas Bob Richardson
• Bernard Hockeas Technician
• Jenna Byrneas Sharon
• Maurice Woodsas Kid with Shoes

Genres