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Wag the Dog
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Movie | United States | 12/25/1997 | Comedy | Politics
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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.
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