Wag the Dog (original) (raw)

Winner of the 1997 award for Best Supporting Actress (Anne Heche) from the National Board of Review.

Released in United States Winter December 25, 1997

Limited Release in United States January 2, 1998

Wide Release in United States January 9, 1998

Released in United States on Video July 1, 1998

Released in United States February 1998

Released in United States July 1998

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 11-22, 1998.

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 3-11, 1998.

Hilary Henkin and David Mamet were nominated for the 1997 award for Best Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published by the Writers Guild of America (WGA).

Based on the Larry Beinhart satirical novel "American Hero," though the filmmakers changed the premise that George Bush started the Gulf War to boost his approval rating.

Special Thanks to cast & crew for completing principal photography in 29 days!

2nd unit photography wrapped March 4, 1997.

Began shooting January 13, 1997.

Completed shooting February 26, 1997.

Released in United States Winter December 25, 1997

Limited Release in United States January 2, 1998

Wide Release in United States January 9, 1998

Released in United States on Video July 1, 1998

Released in United States February 1998 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (in competition) February 11-22, 1998.)

Released in United States July 1998 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July 3-11, 1998.)

Winner of The Special Jury Prize at the 1998 Berlin International Film Festival.