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Wag the Dog (1997)
Director: Barry Levinson
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson
Runtime97 min
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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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Wag the Dog is a critically acclaimed 1997 political satire directed by Barry Levinson. The film received widespread praise for its sharp social commentary and dark comedic exploration of media manipulation during a political scandal. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Screenplay. With an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%, the film has been well-received by both critics and the general public.
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Wag the Dog, the 1997 satirical comedy directed by Barry Levinson, offers a sharp and hilarious take on the intersection of politics and media. With powerhouse performances from Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro, the film skewers the ways in which truth and reality can be manipulated for political gain, making it a must-see for fans of biting social commentary and dark humor.
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Wag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire black comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Produced and directed by Barry Levinson, the film centers on a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who fabricate a war in Albania to distract voters from a presidential sex scandal. The screenplay by Hilary Henkin and David Mamet is loosely adapted from Larry Beinhart's 1993 novel American Hero.
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