The Dirk Diggler Story(1988)
The Dirk Diggler Story Synopsis
A mockumentary short film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson at age seventeen. Presented as a behind-the-scenes television profile, it chronicles the rise and fall of Dirk Diggler, a well-endowed porn star whose fame and fortune spiral into drug abuse and tragedy. Modeled on real-life adult film actor John Holmes, the film serves as an early prototype for Anderson’s later feature Boogie Nights (1997).
The Dirk Diggler Story (1988) is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 31m. It stars Michael Stein, Robert Ridgely, Eddie Delcore and Rusty Schwimmer. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writers:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Producers:
- Shane Conrad
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Status:
- Released
The Dirk Diggler Story (1988) Trailer
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The Dirk Diggler Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Stein
as Dirk Diggler
Robert Ridgely
as Jack Horner
- Eddie Delcore
Eddie Delcore
as Reed Rothchild
Rusty Schwimmer
as Candy Kane
Ernie Anderson
as Narrator (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, written by Paul Thomas Anderson, produced by Shane Conrad.
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The Dirk Diggler Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Dirk Diggler Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dirk Diggler Story online?
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Who stars in The Dirk Diggler Story?
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The main cast of The Dirk Diggler Story (1988) includes Michael Stein, Robert Ridgely, Eddie Delcore, Rusty Schwimmer and Ernie Anderson. The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dirk Diggler Story released?
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The Dirk Diggler Story was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 31m.
Is The Dirk Diggler Story worth watching?
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The Dirk Diggler Story (1988) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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