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Dominican Rep. Wag the Dog
- Original title
- Wag the Dog
- Year
- 1997
- Running time
- 95 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
Robert De Niro
Anne Heche
Woody Harrelson
William H. Macy
Denis Leary
Willie Nelson
Andrea Martin
Kirsten Dunst
George Gaynes- Suzie Plakson
Suzanne Cryer- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Comedy
- Synopsis
- Less than two weeks before election day, a scandal erupts that threatens to cripple the President's bid for a second term. But before the incident can cause irreparable damage, a mysterious fixer is called to the White House. The ultimate spin doctor, Conrad Brean (ROBERT DeNIRO) has the uncanny ability to manipulate politics, the press and most importantly, the American people.
Anticipating the reaction of a frenzied press corps, Brean deftly deflects attention from the President by creating a bigger and better story - a war. With the help of Stanley Motss (the "t" is silent) (DUSTIN HOFFMAN), a famed Hollywood producer and his irreverent entourage, Brean assembles an unlikely crisis team who orchestrate a global conflict unlike any ever seen on CNN.
Wickedly fictional with historical overtones truer than many care to admit, Wag The Dog examines the blurred lines between politics, the media and show business.- Awards
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1997: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Actor (Dustin Hoffman), Adapted Screenplay1997: Nominated for BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay1997: 3 Nominations for Golden Globe: Movie Comedy, Actor Comedy, Screenplay1997: National Board of Review: Best Supporting Actress (Anne Heche)1998: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize1997: Critics' Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Film
- Critics' reviews
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"An ode to the thrill of deception, a thrill embodied in Hoffman's inspired performance."
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"A gloriously cynical black comedy that functions as a wicked smart satire on the interlocking worlds of politics and show business"
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"The movie lacks the necessary bite to develop the satire further, to the point where it's difficult to spot whether Washington or Hollywood is the target."
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