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.
Head of State
The only thing white is the house.
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.
Top Billed Cast
Chris Rock Mays Gilliam
Bernie Mac Mitch Gilliam
Dylan Baker Martin Geller
Nick Searcy Brian Lewis
Lynn Whitfield Debra Lassiter
Robin Givens Kim
Tamala Jones Lisa Clark
James Rebhorn Senator Bill Arnot
Keith David Bernard Cooper
Tracy Morgan Meat Man
Stephanie March Nikki
Robert Stanton Advisor
Jude Ciccolella Mr. Earl
Nate Dogg Nate Dogg
Angie Mattson Nate's Girl
Elizabeth J. Carlisle Nate's Girl
Kirk Penberthy Gaines
John Badila General Olson James
Ed Wheeler Mr. Hawkins
Jamil Shaw Kid
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