LBJ: The Early Years
Synopsis
LBJ: The Early Years was a television movie that appeared on the NBC network in February 1987, depicting the life of former President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson from 1934 until 1973. Actor Randy Quaid won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Johnson.
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LBJ The Early Years 1987 NBC Sunday Night At The Movies Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-07
Top Cast
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Randy Quaid
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Patti LuPone
Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson
Pat Hingle
Sam Rayburn
Barry Corbin
Judge Alvin J. Wirtz
Robin Curtis
Jacqueline Kennedy
Charles Frank
Bobby Kennedy
James F. Kelly
Joseph Kennedy
Kevin McCarthy
Billy Bob
Frances Conroy
R.G. Armstrong
Samuel Ealey Johnson
Morgan Brittany
Alice Glass
Steven Clawson
Doorman
Buddy Quaid
Oliver Theess
LBJ's Guest (uncredited)
Tamara Taylor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Trevey
- Original Title
- LBJ: The Early Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fries Entertainment, Louis Rudolph Films, Brice Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Werner
Ken Trevey
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Trevey
Writer
Peter Werner
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is LBJ: The Early Years about?
LBJ: The Early Years was a television movie that appeared on the NBC network in February 1987, depicting the life of former President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson from 1934 until 1973. Actor Randy Quaid won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Johnson.
Who directed LBJ: The Early Years?
LBJ: The Early Years was directed by Peter Werner.
Who stars in LBJ: The Early Years?
The principal cast of LBJ: The Early Years includes Randy Quaid, Patti LuPone, Pat Hingle, Barry Corbin, Robin Curtis.
When was LBJ: The Early Years released and how long is it?
LBJ: The Early Years was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for LBJ: The Early Years?
LBJ: The Early Years holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).