By Barry Levinson

Cast

Dustin Hoffman - Robert De Niro

Anne Heche - Denis Leary - Willie Nelson - Andrea Martin - Kirsten Dunst

based on the book AMERICAN HERO by Larry Beinhart

Film summary

A comedic paean to politics and the media, this hilarious and biting satire focuses on the ultimate whitewash at the White House as a presidential spin doctor (Robert De Niro) hires a celebrated Hollywood producer (Dustin Hoffman) to deflect attention from a growing scandal that threatens to cripple the President's re-election campaign.

Music by

Mark Knopfler

Awards

Silver bear in Berlin Festival

Nominee Academy Awards® Oscar for Actor to Dustin Hoffman

Nominee Academy Awards® Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Published to Hilary Henkin and David Mamet