Wag 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.
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1997-12-25
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $64256513
Runtime: 97 min
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