Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog
“ A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects. ”
CINEMA1997-12-25
RegionUS
Runtime97 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Barry LevinsonCast & Crew
KEYWORDS
gulf warcentral intelligence agency ciarapeusa presidentwashington dcusagovernmentwar veteranelection campaignpresidential electionstagingpoliticsmovie businessalbaniasex scandalsenatormedia advisermanipulation of the mediaconspiracysoldierextramarital affair
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Robert De Niro
From New Hollywood legend to the defining face of gangster cinema, he has shaped some of the most influential male characters in modern film.
Robert De Niro is one of the most influential actors in modern cinema. From New Hollywood classics such as The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Raging Bull to 1990s crime films including Goodfellas, Heat and Casino, and later works such as The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon, he has explored method acting, gangster cinema, mainstream genres and auteur filmmaking while creating some of the most complex characters in film history.
