Wag the Dog
1997 · directed by Barry Levinson
- Rating
- 74/100
- Hit
- no
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.
Wag the Dog (1997), directed by Barry Levinson, rates 74/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Dustin Hoffman
- Robert De Niro
- Anne Heche
- Woody Harrelson
- Denis Leary
- Willie Nelson
- Andrea Martin
- Kirsten Dunst
- William H. Macy
- David Koechner
Crew
- Robert Richardson — Director of Photography
- Stu Linder — Editor
- Mark Knopfler — Original Music Composer
- David Mamet — Screenplay
- Hilary Henkin — Screenplay
More from Barry Levinson
- Rain Man (1988) — 82/100 · hit
- You Don't Know Jack (2010) — 77/100
- Diner (1982) — 76/100
- Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) — 75/100
- Avalon (1990) — 73/100
- Liberty Heights (1999) — 73/100
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