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Wag the Dog

6.919971h 37mRMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorBarry Levinson
WritersHilary Henkin·David Mamet
ProducersRobert De Niro·Barry Levinson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Barry Levinson

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

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