Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

  • NR
  • 03/23/1986 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, TV Movie
  • 2h 21m

The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire.

Overview

Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930s. Narrated by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, the film begins at a 1951 barbecue where “Digger” Barnes fires a shot at Jock Ewing, then flashes back to the 1930s. Jock and Digger, initially friends bonded over their ambition to find oil, become rivals as they both vie for the affections of Miss Ellie.

Larry Elikann

Director

David Jacobs

Writer

Cast

David Marshall Grant's headshot

David Marshall Grant

Willard "Digger" Barnes
Dale Midkiff's headshot

Dale Midkiff

Jock Ewing
Molly Hagan's headshot

Molly Hagan

Ellie Southworth Ewing
David Wilson's headshot

David Wilson

Jason Ewing
Hoyt Axton's headshot

Hoyt Axton

Aaron Southworth
Larry Hagman's headshot

Larry Hagman

J.R. Ewing
Bill Duke's headshot

Bill Duke

Seth Foster
Geoffrey Lewis's headshot

Geoffrey Lewis

Ed Porter

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