Wag the Dog (1997)

"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."Movie
Audience Score
69
Wag the Dog
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R 1 hr 37 minDec 25th, 1997Drama, Comedy
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 25th, 1997
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 29th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$15,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$64,256,513 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions

Wag the Dog Quotes

Election Day and Illusions of Victory

Brean: Our job's over come election day.
Brean: [Motss nods; [Henry Kissinger|Kissinger] What, just for the symmetry of the thing? Well, if ] can win the Peace Prize, I wouldn't be surprised if I woke up and found I'd won the Preakness.

Consequences of Ignoring Medical Needs

Motss: As long as he gets his medications, he's fine.
Ames: What if he doesn't get them?