Wag the Dog
"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."
1997-12-25
6.96
en 97mComedyDrama
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.
Screenplay
Hilary Henkin
Screenplay
David Mamet
Producer
Jane Rosenthal
Director
Barry Levinson
Producer
Robert De Niro
Casting
Ellen Chenoweth
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$64,256,513Budget
$15,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Tribeca Productions
- Baltimore Pictures
- Punch Productions
