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Wag the Dog

R19971h 37mBarry Levinson
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 74

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"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.

ComedyDrama
Gulf WarCentral Intelligence Agency (cia)RapeUsa PresidentWashington Dc, UsaGovernmentWar VeteranElection CampaignPresidential ElectionStaging

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wag the Dog (1997) 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.

Who stars in Wag the Dog?

Wag the Dog stars Dustin Hoffman (Stanley Motss), Robert De Niro (Conrad Brean), Anne Heche (Winifred Ames), Woody Harrelson (Sergeant William Schumann), Denis Leary (Fad King). The film was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is Wag the Dog?

Wag the Dog has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Wag the Dog worth watching?

Wag the Dog holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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