Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

"The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire."

5.3 March 23, 1986 2h 21m Released

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

    David Marshall Grant

    Willard "Digger" Barnes

  • Dale Midkiff

    Dale Midkiff

    Jock Ewing

  • Molly Hagan

    Molly Hagan

    Ellie Southworth Ewing

  • David Wilson

    David Wilson

    Jason Ewing

  • Hoyt Axton

    Hoyt Axton

    Aaron Southworth

  • Larry Hagman

    Larry Hagman

    J.R. Ewing

  • Bill Duke

    Bill Duke

    Seth Foster

  • Geoffrey Lewis

    Geoffrey Lewis

    Ed Porter

  • Diane Franklin

    Diane Franklin

    Amanda Lewis Ewing

  • Marshall Thompson

    Marshall Thompson

    Dr. Ted Johnson

  • Angie Bolling

    Angie Bolling

    Deborah Culver

  • Matt Mulhern

    Matt Mulhern

    Garrison Southworth

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