Character Relationships in Wag the Dog
Stanley Motss (played by Dustin Hoffman) is a protagonist in Wag the Dog.
Conrad Brean (played by Robert De Niro) is a protagonist in Wag the Dog.
Winifred Ames (played by Anne Heche) appears in Wag the Dog.
President (played by Michael Belson) appears in Wag the Dog.
Johnny Dean (played by Willie Nelson) appears in Wag the Dog.
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Character Relationship Map: Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog (1997) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Stanley Motss
(played by Dustin Hoffman) — protagonist
Conrad Brean
(played by Robert De Niro) — protagonist
Winifred Ames
(played by Anne Heche) — supporting
President
(played by Michael Belson) — supporting
Johnny Dean
(played by Willie Nelson) — supporting
Key Relationships
Winifred Ames → Stanley Motss
(Alliance Supporter)
Stanley Motss → President
(Professional Contractor)
Johnny Dean → Conrad Brean
(Alliance Collaborator)
Conrad Brean → President
(Power Strategist)
Winifred Ames → President
(Professional Aide)
Stanley Motss → Johnny Dean
(Professional Client)
Conrad Brean → Stanley Motss
(Alliance Partner)
Conrad Brean → Winifred Ames
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A political spin doctor and a Hollywood producer fabricate a war to save a scandal-plagued president's re-election campaign.
Plot Progression
The Scandal & The Spin
Fabricating the War
The Hero & The Crash
Credit, Death & Victory
Directed by Barry Levinson
Wag the Dog (1997) · 6.9/10 · comedy, drama
