| The Dirk Diggler Story | |
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| Directed by | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Written by | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Produced by | Shane Conrad |
| Starring | Michael Stein Robert Ridgely Eddie Delcore Rusty Schwimmer |
| Narrated by | Ernie Anderson |
| Cinematography | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Edited by | Paul Thomas Anderson |
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Running time | 32 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.