Wag the Dog
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
Release Date: 1997-12-25
Runtime: 97 mins
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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Details
Runtime
97 minutes
Release Date
1997-12-25
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$64,256,513
Production Companies
New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions,
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY BASED ON MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED OR PUBLISHED)
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Wag the Dog ?
The movie is approximately 97 minutes long.
What is the Wag the Dog's release date?
1997-12-25 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Wag the Dog?
The movie belongs to the Comedy Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Wag the Dog?
The lead actors include Dustin Hoffman , Dustin Hoffman , and Robert De Niro , among others.
Who directed Wag the Dog?
The movie was directed by Barry Levinson
What is the Wag the Dog's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $15,000,000 .
How much did Wag the Dog movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $64,256,513 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Wag the Dog movie?
Major production companies include New Line Cinema Tribeca Productions Baltimore Pictures Punch Productions .
