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.
Irresistible
Send in the clowns.
A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.
Top Billed Cast
Steve Carell Gary Zimmer
Rose Byrne Faith Brewster
Chris Cooper Jack Hastings
Brent Sexton Mayor Braun
Mackenzie Davis Diana Hastings
Topher Grace Kurt
Natasha Lyonne Tina
Bill Irwin Elton Chambers
C.J. Wilson Dave Vanelton
Will Sasso Big Mike
Alan Aisenberg Evan
Kevin Maier Councilman Jacobson
Tom Key Councilman Pietkowski
Matt Lewis Pearl
Vince Pisani Kaplan
Kurt Yue DNC Staffer
Denise Moyé DNC Staffer
Andre Rodriguez II DNC Staffer
Neal Reddy DNC Staffer
Sasha Morfaw Gary's Assistant
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