Movie

Wag the Dog

Released: December 25, 1997 (1997)

Runtime: 97 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Willie Nelson as Johnny Dean
Age at release: 64
Dustin Hoffman as Stanley Motss
Age at release: 60
Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean
Age at release: 54
Andrea Martin as Liz Butsky
Age at release: 50
William H. Macy as CIA Agent Charles Young
Age at release: 47
Denis Leary as Fad King
Age at release: 40
Woody Harrelson as Sergeant William Schumann
Age at release: 36
David Koechner as Director
Age at release: 35
Anne Heche as Winifred Ames
Age at release: 28
Kirsten Dunst as Tracy Lime
Age at release: 15

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Roebuck 'Pops' Staples as Pops Staples
Age at release: 82
Ed Morgan as Store Owner
Age at release: 70
Richard Lawson as Young Man / CIA
Age at release: 50
Bernard Hocke as Technician
Age at release: 44
Alberto Vazquez as Combine Driver
Age at release: 42
Chris Ellis as Officer
Age at release: 41
Suzie Plakson as Grace
Age at release: 39
Phil Morris as Co-Pilot
Age at release: 38
Harland Williams as Pet Wrangler
Age at release: 35
John Michael Higgins as John Levy
Age at release: 34
Suzanne Cryer as Amy Cain
Age at release: 30
Jenna Byrne as Sharon
Age at release: 27
Drena De Niro as Gate Stewardess
Age at release: 26
Michael Belson as President
Age at release: Unknown
Jason Cottle as A.D.
Age at release: Unknown
Sean Masterson as Bob Richardson
Age at release: Unknown
Maurice Woods as Kid with Shoes
Age at release: Unknown
J. Patrick McCormack as Pilot
Age at release: Unknown
Jennifer Manley as Teenage Girl
Age at release: Unknown
Edrie Warner as Judge
Age at release: Unknown