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The Dirk Diggler Story

53.00% | January 1, 1988 | Comedy, Drama

The Dirk Diggler Story is a 1988 mockumentary short film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It follows the rise and fall of Dirk Diggler, a well-endowed male porn star. The character was modeled on American porn actor John Holmes. The film was later expanded into Anderson's 1997 film Boogie Nights.

Featured Crew

Paul Thomas Anderson
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director of Photography
Shane Conrad
Producer

Cast

Michael Stein
Michael Stein
Dirk Diggler
Robert Ridgely
Robert Ridgely
Jack Horner
Eddie Delcore
Eddie Delcore
Reed Rothchild
Rusty Schwimmer
Rusty Schwimmer
Candy Kane
Ernie Anderson
Ernie Anderson
Narrator

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