Key Details
Release StatusReleased
Release Date1997-12-25
Languageen
Runtime1h 37m
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$64,256,513
Production
New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions
6.9(1.1k)
•1997•1h 37mWag the Dog
"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."
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.
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