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The Dirk Diggler Story
The Dirk Diggler Story

The Dirk Diggler Story

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

31 mins

Rating

5.143/10

Release Date

01 January 1988

Country

United States of America

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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