Dallas: The Early Years
"The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire."
Originally released in 1986. Dallas: The Early Years is a drama/romance film. directed by Larry Elikann. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring David Marshall Grant, Dale Midkiff, and Molly Hagan
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
David Marshall Grant
as Willard "Digger" Barnes
Dale Midkiff
as Jock Ewing
Molly Hagan
as Ellie Southworth Ewing
David Wilson
as Jason Ewing
Hoyt Axton
as Aaron Southworth
Larry Hagman
as J.R. Ewing
Bill Duke
as Seth Foster
Geoffrey Lewis
as Ed Porter
Diane Franklin
as Amanda Lewis Ewing
Marshall Thompson
as Dr. Ted Johnson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 “Digge...
Who directed Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years was directed by Larry Elikann.
How long is Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Dallas: The Early Years released?
Dallas: The Early Years was released on March 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dallas: The Early Years?
The main cast of Dallas: The Early Years includes David Marshall Grant, Dale Midkiff, Molly Hagan, David Wilson, Hoyt Axton.