

Dallas: The Early Years (1986)
The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire.
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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
Director & Crew
Larry Elikann
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of Dallas: The Early Years?
It has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 6 votes.
Who directed Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years was directed by Larry Elikann and released in 1986.
How long is Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1986-03-23
- Status
- Released