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The Dirk Diggler Story

52 %|Jan 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
Shane Conrad
Producer
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer
Paul Thomas Anderson
Director of Photography

Cast

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