Dallas: The Early Years (1986)
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.
Director: Larry Elikann
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David Marshall Grant as Willard "Digger" Barnes |
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Dale Midkiff as Jock Ewing |
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Molly Hagan as Ellie Southworth Ewing |
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David Wilson as Jason Ewing |
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Hoyt Axton as Aaron Southworth |
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Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing |
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Bill Duke as Seth Foster |
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Geoffrey Lewis as Ed Porter |
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Diane Franklin as Amanda Lewis Ewing |
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Marshall Thompson as Dr. Ted Johnson |
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Angie Bolling as Deborah Culver |
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Matt Mulhern as Garrison Southworth |
| Directing | Larry Elikann | Director |
| Writing | David Jacobs | Writer |
| Sound | Chris Ksanznak | Assistant Sound Editor |