The Dirk Diggler Story [107384] Released: 1988-01-01 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 31 mins Popularity: 0.607 Vote Average: 5.2 Vote Count: 34 Overview: 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. Cast [5] Michael SteinDirk Diggler Robert RidgelyJack Horner Eddie DelcoreReed Rothchild Rusty SchwimmerCandy Kane Ernie AndersonNarrator Trailers The Dirk Diggler Story by Paul Thomas Anderson (1988)