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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.

Credits

Michael SteinDirk Diggler

Robert RidgelyJack Horner

Eddie DelcoreReed Rothchild

Rusty SchwimmerCandy Kane

Ernie AndersonNarrator