Wag the Dog
dir. Barry Levinson
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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.
Critics consensus
Smart, well-acted, and uncomfortably prescient political satire from director Barry Levinson and and all-star cast.
Directed byBarry Levinson
StarringDustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson, Denis Leary, Willie Nelson
Written byHilary Henkin, David Mamet
CinematographyRobert Richardson
EditingStu Linder
MusicMark Knopfler
Wag the Dog
1997 · R · 1h 37m
Comedy, Drama
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.
Critics Consensus
Smart, well-acted, and uncomfortably prescient political satire from director Barry Levinson and and all-star cast.
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