Wag the Dog

1997 | 97 minutes | 7.0 ★ (929)

Wag the Dog
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    25 December 1997

  • DirectingBarry Levinson
  • Budget

    $15,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $64,256,513.00

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