About this movie
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).
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Quick facts
Year
1988
Runtime
31m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.2/10
Votes
37
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
porn actor
mockumentary
found footage
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Questions about The Dirk Diggler Story
How long is The Dirk Diggler Story?
The Dirk Diggler Story has a runtime of 31m ( and 31 minutes).
Who directed The Dirk Diggler Story?
The Dirk Diggler Story was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and released in 1988.
What genre is The Dirk Diggler Story?
The Dirk Diggler Story is a Comedy, Drama film (1988).
Who stars in The Dirk Diggler Story?
The cast of The Dirk Diggler Story includes Michael Stein, Robert Ridgely, Eddie Delcore, Rusty Schwimmer, Ernie Anderson.
What is the TMDB rating for The Dirk Diggler Story?
The Dirk Diggler Story has a TMDB rating of 5.2/10 based on 37 votes.
