The Dirk Diggler Story (1988)

01/01/1988 (US) • Comedy, Drama • 31m

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.

The Dirk Diggler Story (1988)

01/01/1988 (US) • 31m

Comedy, Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Stein

Dirk Diggler

Robert Ridgely

Jack Horner

Eddie Delcore

Reed Rothchild

Rusty Schwimmer

Candy Kane

Ernie Anderson

Narrator

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

porn actor

mockumentary

found footage

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