Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

5.3/10 • 141 min • Drama Romance TV Movie

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.

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

Geoffrey Lewis

Ed Porter

Diane Franklin

Amanda Lewis Ewing

Marshall Thompson

Dr. Ted Johnson

Angie Bolling

Deborah Culver

Matt Mulhern

Garrison Southworth

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