Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

Director: Barry Levinson Cast: Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
, Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
, Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
, Anne Heche
Anne Heche
Barry Levinson
Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

Director: Barry Levinson Cast: Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
, Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
, Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
, Anne Heche
Anne Heche
Barry Levinson

DVD (Wide Screen / Pan & Scan)

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Overview

New Line Cinema's DVD of Wag the Dog could possibly be the most cerebral DVD ever produced. The digital transfer is good, the film presented in either 1.85:1 widescreen or full frame. The commentary track features director Barry Levinson and actor Dustin Hoffman, although the two were recorded separately and edited together. Levinson's commentary is dry and very matter of fact, but it is worth it to hear a great actor like Hoffman frankly discussing his craft. Few will have the patience to read the essay "The Line Between Truth and Fiction," presented in chapters from the bonus materials menu. "From Washington to Hollywood and Back" is an incredibly informed documentary on the history of journalism, politics, and entertainment, and features interviews with Levinson, John Frankenheimer, Dee Dee Myers, Tom Brokaw, and others, while including some candid footage from a documentary about the 1992 presidential election. Finally, the disc features a short segment with actor William H. Macy discussing the genius of writer David Mamet that will probably only appeal to fans of the writer's work. Wag the Dog is a stunningly frank and informed platinum edition DVD from New Line, another reminder of what the format is capable of at its best.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/29/1998
UPC: 0794043465826
Original Release: 1997
Rating: R
Source: New Line Home Video
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Full Frame, Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:50:00
Sales rank: 4,818

Special Features

Widescreen and full-screen versions of the film; Audio commentary by Barry Levinson and Dustin Hoffman; "From Washington to Hollywood and Back": a featurette including interviews with Barry Levinson, Jane Rosenthal, Tom Brokaw, John Frankenheimer, Dee Dee Myers, Budd Schulberg, Chris Hegadus, and D.A. Pennebaker; "The Line Between Truth and Fiction," essay on politics and the media; Theatrical trailer; Cast and crew biographies and filmographies; Animated menus

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Dustin Hoffman Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro Conrad Brean,Gate Stewardess
Anne Heche Winifred Ames
Denis Leary Fad King
Woody Harrelson Sgt. William Schumann
Willie Nelson Johnny Green,Senator Neal
Andrea Martin Liz Butsky
Michael Belson President
Suzanne Cryer Amy Cain
John Michael Higgins John Levy
Suzy Plakson Grace,Actor
Kirsten Dunst Tracy Lime
William H. Macy Mr. Young
Jason Cottle A.D.
David Koechner Director
Harland Williams Pet Wrangler
Sean Masterson Bob Richardson
Bernard Hocke Technician
Jenny Byrne Sharon
Maurice Woods Kid With Shoes
Pops Staples Himself
Phil Morris Co-Pilot
Chris Ellis Officer
Edwin T. Morgan Owner,CIA Agent
J. Patrick McCormack Pilot
Jennifer Manley Teenage Girl
Edrie Warner Judge
Richard Lawson Young Man/CIA
Alberto Vasquez Combine Driver
Stephanie Kemp Aide No. 1
Jack Esformes Aide No. 2
John Cho Aide No. 3
Michael Reid Davis Aide No. 4
Brant Cotton Sharon's Boyfriend
Kenneth Kern Nashville Engineer
Michelle Levinson Faye
Ron McCoy Limo Driver
Garry R. Roleder USAF Chaplain
Merle Haggard Himself
James Belushi Himself
George Gaynes Senator Nole
Rick Scarry White House Reporter
Cliff B. Howard Ranger
Furley Lumpkin Raking Dad No. 1
Sean Fenton Raking Dad No. 2
Nikki Crawford Mom
John Franklin Jockey No. 1
Kevin Furlong Jockey No. 2
Lu Elrod Southern Woman
Michael Villani Male Commentator
Warren Wilson Crossfire Interviewer
Terry Anzur Female Announcer No. 3
Melissa Gardner Chris Andrews Reporter
Giselle Fernandez Female Press Person
Christine Devine Chicago Newscaster
Richard Saxton Chicago Newscaster No. 2
Geffrey Blake Media Guy No. 1
Jerry Levine Media Guy No. 2
Jack Shearer Sklansky
Emmett Miller News Break Reporter
Bill Handel Reporter No. 7
Arlene Afshangol Albanian Girl
Hope Garber Albanian Grandmother
Gina Menza Press Room Reporter
Maggie Mellin Mrs. Rose
Tom Murray Aircraft Carrier Reporter
Shirley Prestia Moderator Named Shirley
Ralph Tabakin Southern Man
Marguerite Moreau Teenage Girl in Audience
Jay Leno Himself
Nicole Avant `American Dream' Singer
Tom Bahler `American Dream' Singer
Allen Carter `American Dream' Singer,`American Dream' Singer
Lance Eaton `American Dream' Singer
Karen Geraghty `American Dream' Singer
Jim Gilstrap `American Dream' Singer
Jennifer Gross `American Dream' Singer
Wendy Lou Halvorsen `American Dream' Singer
Anthony Holiday `American Dream' Singer
Brad Kalas `American Dream' Singer
Billy Trudel `American Dream' Singer
Mark Vieha `American Dream' Singer
Julia Waters `American Dream' Singer,`American Dream' Singer
Maxine Waters Willard `American Dream' Singer
Billy Bob Thornton Actor

Technical Credits
Barry Levinson Director,Producer
Ellen Chenoweth Casting
Robert De Niro Producer
Dennis King Special Effects
Jane Rosenthal Producer
Claire Rudnick Polstein Executive Producer
Ezra Swerdlow Executive Producer
Debra Zane Casting
Hilary Henkin Screenwriter
David Mamet Screenwriter
Larry Beinhart Screenwriter

Scene Index

Menu Group #1 with 23 chapter(s) covering 01:36:51
1. Logos & Main Credits "What gets out of this room...." [7:37]
2. The Apperance of A War. [4:04]
3. The Tanning Salon. [3:48]
4. War is Show Business. [5:08]
5. "I'm glad your momma's not here...." [3:19]
6. Albania Is Hard to Rhyme. [2:18]
7. Going to War. [3:08]
8. The Digital Kitten. [9:59]
9. Private Party. [4:48]
10. There Comes a Time. [2:59]
11. Good Old Shoe. [6:40]
12. The 303 Speech. [4:14]
13. Courage Mom. [4:54]
14. Jim Belushi, ALbanian. [2:59]
15. No Business Like It. [4:48]
16. A Walk in the Park. [6:31]
17. Homecoming. [4:17]
18. Shotgun Wedding. [2:43]
19. So Close and Yet So Far. [1:33]
20. "Best work I've ever done....." [5:19]
21. The Hollywood Page. [1:55]
22. This Just In-Credits. [3:42]
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