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Wag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire black comedy film produced and directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. The film centers on a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who fabricate a war in Albania to distract voters from a presidential sex scandal. The screenplay by Hilary Henkin and David Mamet was loosely adapted from Larry Beinhart's 1993 novel, American Hero.

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1997 · 1h 37m · Comedy · Drama

TMDB 6.9/10 (1,072 votes)

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.

Directed by Barry Levinson

Box office $64M worldwide

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Barry LevinsonDirector

Dustin Hoffmanas Stanley Motss

Robert De Niroas Conrad Brean

Anne Hecheas Winifred Ames

Woody Harrelsonas Sergeant William Schumann

Denis Learyas Fad King

Willie Nelsonas Johnny Dean

Andrea Martinas Liz Butsky

Kirsten Dunstas Tracy Lime

William H. Macyas CIA Agent Charles Young

David Koechneras Director MMichael Belsonas President

Suzanne Cryeras Amy Cain

John Michael Higginsas John Levy

Suzie Plaksonas Grace

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 1 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.