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.
Running Mates
A governor running for President gets revealed to be a serial philanderer.
Top Billed Cast
Tom Selleck Gov. James Reynolds Pryce
Laura Linney Lauren Hartman
Faye Dunaway Meg Gable
Nancy Travis Jennifer 'Jenny' Pryce
Teri Hatcher Shawna
Bruce McGill Sen. Mitchell Morris
Robert Culp Sen. Parker Gable
Bob Gunton Sen. Terrence Randall
Adria Dawn Katie Bowles
Rachel Wilson Heather Gable
Steffani Brass Brooke Pryce
Gia Franzia Delegate
Caroline Aaron Jody Daniels
Vanita Harbour TV Host
Richard Callanan Network Guy
Jon Barton Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
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