
The Dirk Diggler Story
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.
Top Billed Cast

Michael Stein
Dirk Diggler

Robert Ridgely
Jack Horner
Eddie Delcore
Reed Rothchild

Rusty Schwimmer
Candy Kane
Ernie Anderson
Narrator
Featured Crew

Paul Thomas Anderson
Director

Paul Thomas Anderson
Director of Photography

Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer

Shane Conrad
Producer