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The Dirk Diggler Story

The Dirk Diggler Story

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1988

Runtime

0h 31m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

52%

Original Title

The Dirk Diggler Story

Director

Paul Thomas Anderson

Description

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.