The Dirk Diggler Story 1988

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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.

Release Date 1988-01-01
Runtime 31m
Directors Paul Thomas Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson
Producer Shane Conrad
Writer Paul Thomas Anderson