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Director Barry Levinson

Writer Hilary Henkin (Screenplay), David Mamet (Screenplay), Larry Beinhart (Book)

Release Date December 25, 1997

Runtime 97 min (1h 37m)

Country United States of America

Language EN

Budget $15,000,000

Box Office $64,256,513

Studios New Line Cinema • Tribeca Productions • Baltimore Pictures

Wag the Dog (1997)

Name: Wag the Dog
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1997-12-25
Rating: 3.5

Directed by Barry Levinson

• Written by Hilary Henkin , David Mamet , Larry Beinhart

"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."

⭐ 3.5 / 5 (1,108 votes) ⏱️ 97 min 🎬 Comedy, Drama

Ratings Breakdown:

1,108 ratings

0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars

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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