Wag the Dog
Director: Barry Levinson. Cast: Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Anne Heche, Denis Leary, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Suzie
Plakson. Screenplay: Hilary Henkin and David Mamet (based on the novel American Hero by Larry Binehart).
Full review to follow soon. Grade: B+
- Academy Award Nominations:
- Best Actor: Dustin Hoffman
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Hilary Henkin and David Mamet
- Golden Globe Nominations:
- Best Picture (Musical/Comedy)
- Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Dustin Hoffman
- Best Screenplay: Hilary Henkin and David Mamet
- Other Awards:
- National Board of Review—Best Supporting Actress: Anne Heche (also cited for Donnie Brasco)