Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 1997 · 1h 37m

Wag the Dog

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Director
Barry Levinson
Cast
Dustin Hoffman as Stanley Motss Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean Anne Heche as Winifred Ames Woody Harrelson as Sergeant William Schumann Denis Leary as Fad King Willie Nelson as Johnny Dean
Crew
Robert Richardson — Director of Photography Stu Linder — Editor Mark Knopfler — Original Music Composer Hilary Henkin — Screenplay David Mamet — Screenplay Jane Rosenthal — Producer
Tagline

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
gulf warcentral intelligence agency (cia)rapeusa presidentwashington dc, usagovernmentwar veteranelection campaignpresidential electionstagingpoliticsmovie business
Key Collaborators
Barry Levinson Director Robert Richardson Director of Photography Stu Linder Editor Mark Knopfler Original Music Composer Hilary Henkin Screenplay David Mamet Screenplay Jane Rosenthal Producer Robert De Niro Producer Barry Levinson Producer Wynn Thomas Production Design Rita Ryack Costume Design
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