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Wag the Dog
1997
Director
Barry Levinson
Year
1997
Content Rating
R
Stars
Anne Heche, Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Woody Harrelson
Languages
🇬🇧 English, sqi
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.
Major Awards
Overall
0 wins — 5 nominations
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
Critics Choice Awards (1998)
Best Picture
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1999)
Best Screenplay - Adapted
Writers Guild of America, USA (1998)
Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
Golden Globes, USA (1998)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1998)
Best Actor in a Leading Role