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.
State and Main
When a film crew came to Waterford, Vermont they shot first and asked questions later.
A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too ready to give up their values for showbiz glitz.
Top Billed Cast
Alec Baldwin Bob Berrenger
Philip Seymour Hoffman Joseph Turner White
Charles Durning Mayor George Bailey
Clark Gregg Doug Mackenzie
Patti LuPone Sherry Bailey
William H. Macy Walt Price
Sarah Jessica Parker Claire Wellesley
David Paymer Marty Rossen
Julia Stiles Carla
Rebecca Pidgeon Ann
Jim Frangione Tommy Max
Vincent Guastaferro Uberto Pazzi-Sforzo
Michael Higgins Doc Wilson
Ricky Jay Jack
Lionel Mark Smith Bill Smith
Matt Malloy Hotel Clerk
Christopher Kaldor Officer Cal Thompkin
Michael Bradshaw Priest
Morris Lamore Bunky
Allen Soule Spud
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