Plot
1997 film by Barry Levinson
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Why Watch This
Wag the Dog (1998) is a English-language comedy drama film from United States, directed by Barry Levinson. The screenplay is credited to David Mamet. The cast features Robert Richardson, Giselle Fernández, John Franklin, Harry Kalenberg and Jay Leno, alongside Craig T. Nelson, Anne Heche and John Cho and 9 more. It runs 97 minutes.
Best For
Comedy drama fans, English cinema lovers, Barry Levinson followers, Robert Richardson fans, Giselle Fernández fans, 1990s cinema buffs
The CinePearl Take
Wag the Dog is a 1990s English film in the comedy drama mould. Barry Levinson directs and the script comes from David Mamet. With 17 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in United States, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. Released in 1998, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 97 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Cast
- Robert Richardson, Giselle Fernández, John Franklin, Harry Kalenberg, Jay Leno, Craig T. Nelson, Anne Heche, John Cho, Denis Leary, George Gaynes, Willie Nelson, Woody Harrelson, Merle Haggard, David Koechner, Jim Belushi, Kirsten Dunst, Robert De Niro
- Writer
- David Mamet
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- Released
- 20 Mar 1998
- Language
- English
- Country
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