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The Dirk Diggler Story (1988)

Overview

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.
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Paul Thomas Anderson

Director

Cast

Michael Stein profile
Michael Stein

Dirk Diggler

Robert Ridgely profile
Robert Ridgely

Jack Horner

Eddie Delcore profile
Eddie Delcore

Reed Rothchild

Rusty Schwimmer profile
Rusty Schwimmer

Candy Kane

Ernie Anderson profile
Ernie Anderson

Narrator

Michael Stein profile
Michael Stein

Dirk Diggler

Robert Ridgely profile
Robert Ridgely

Jack Horner

Eddie Delcore profile
Eddie Delcore

Reed Rothchild

Rusty Schwimmer profile
Rusty Schwimmer

Candy Kane

Ernie Anderson profile
Ernie Anderson

Narrator

Extra

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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The Dirk Diggler Story by Paul Thomas Anderson (1988)

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