Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

03/23/1986 (EN) • 2h 21m

Drama, Romance, TV Movie

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.

Top Billed Cast

David Marshall Grant

Willard "Digger" Barnes

Dale Midkiff

Jock Ewing

Molly Hagan

Ellie Southworth Ewing

David Wilson

Jason Ewing

Hoyt Axton

Aaron Southworth

Larry Hagman

J.R. Ewing

Bill Duke

Seth Foster

Diane Franklin

Amanda Lewis Ewing


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Part of the Dallas Movie Collection

Includes Dallas: The Early Years, Dallas: J.R. Returns, Dallas: War of The Ewings

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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