Dallas: The Early Years
“The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire.”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Elikann
- Screenplay & Story
- David Jacobs
- Original Title
- Dallas: The Early Years
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
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Larry Elikann
David Jacobs
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Larry Elikann
Director
David Jacobs
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dallas: The Early Years
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What is Dallas: The Early Years about?
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.
Who directed Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years was directed by Larry Elikann.
Who stars in Dallas: The Early Years?
The principal cast of Dallas: The Early Years includes David Marshall Grant, Dale Midkiff, Molly Hagan, David Wilson, Hoyt Axton.
When was Dallas: The Early Years released and how long is it?
Dallas: The Early Years was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.