Wag the Dog (1997)
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Duration: 97 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro and Anne Heche
IMDb score:
7,1 (93.700)
Releasedate: 25 December 1997
Wag the Dog plot
"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."
Less than two weeks before the election, the president of the United States is accused of sexual misconduct. The White House enlists the help of adviser Brean, a brilliant schemer and image-builder. Brean devises the ultimate scenario: he creates an even bigger and better story and stages an impending war between America and Albania, the fictional enemy on duty. To make this unlikely story more believable, Brean turns to flamboyant Hollywood producer Motts and his entourage. Together they orchestrate unprecedented global conflict.
Actors and actresses
Stanley Motss
Conrad Brean
Winifred Ames
Sergeant William Schumann
Fad King
Johnny Dean
Liz Butsky
Tracy Lime
CIA Agent Charles Young
Director
Reviews & comments
Leno
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- 5922 messages
- 4455 votes
The script is very sharp and, 20 years later, still extremely topical. It is all of course exaggerated, but the point being made is nevertheless clear. This is partly because it is so thick, along with the necessary humor and a good cast. Certainly Hoffman plays a wonderful role and has some beautiful dialogues (it's nothing!).
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scorsese
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- 13473 messages
- 11294 votes
Excellent film in which an adviser masks a scandal surrounding the president by making up a lie. A sharp satire about fake news. Thick, but it is delivered in a believable way. Entertaining, certainly not too long and a good cast in which Dustin Hoffman stands out. A small 4.0 stars.
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