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A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects. - Wag the Dog
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Title: Wag the Dog

Release Date: 25 Dec 1997

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions

Production Companies: New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.969 (945 votes)

Cast

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