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Wag the Dog

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

1997-12-25
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ComedyDrama
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

Barry Levinson

Screenplay

Hilary Henkin

Screenplay

David Mamet

Producer

Robert De Niro

Producer

Barry Levinson

Producer

Jane Rosenthal

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Status

Released

Revenue

$64,256,513

Budget

$15,000,000

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • New Line Cinema
  • Tribeca Productions
  • Baltimore Pictures
  • Punch Productions

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