25 Dec 1997
Wag the Dog
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.
La gran mentira
César Neira, an almost forgotten Spanish actor, gets involved by chance with Teresa, a teacher from a small village in the province of Cáceres, who has won a radio contest. The prize is a trip to Madrid to experience just for a fortnight the life of the famous and wealthy people.
Top Billed Cast
Francisco Rabal César Neira
Madeleine Fischer Teresa Campos
Jacqueline Pierreux Sara Millán
Manolo Morán César's Manager
Rafael Bardem Teresa's Uncle
Juan Calvo Paulino Sándalo
Bobby Deglané Radio Presenter
Irene Caba Alba La Molina Neighbor #1
Milagros Leal La Molina Neighbor #2
Ángel Jordán Raúl Estrada
Ramón Elías Manolo Rodríguez
Francisco Sánchez Catalan Producer
Julio F. Alymán Makeup Artist
Rafael Calvo Revilla Doctor
Pilar Sanclemente Antoñita
Rafaela Aparicio La Molina Neighbor #3 (uncredited)
José Luis Ozores Amateur Screenwriter (uncredited)
Ángel Álvarez Sándalo's Screenwriter (uncredited)
Antonio Ozores Sándalo's Screenwriter (uncredited)
Antonio Ramallets Self (uncredited)
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