Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

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Released:
1986-03-23

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.

Director:
Larry Elikann

Runtime:
2h 21min

Genre:
Drama, Romance, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • David Marshall Grant
    as
    Willard "Digger" Barnes
  • Dale Midkiff
    as
    Jock Ewing
  • Molly Hagan
    as
    Ellie Southworth Ewing
  • David Wilson
    as
    Jason Ewing
  • Hoyt Axton
    as
    Aaron Southworth