Wag the Dog 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.

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Comedy
Drama
Release Date

Dec 25, 1997

Duration: 1h 37 min

Popularity: 2.7256
971 votes
Directed by

Barry Levinson

Casting: Ellen Chenoweth, Debra Zane

Screenplay by

Hilary HenkinDavid Mamet

Productions

New Line Cinema (US)Tribeca Productions (US)Baltimore Pictures (US)Punch Productions

Budget 15.0 M

64.3 M

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Hilary Henkin

Screenplay

David Mamet

Screenplay

Larry Beinhart

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