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Dallas: The Early Years

19862h 21mLarry Elikann
IMDb 6.9

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"The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire."

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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What is Dallas: The Early Years (1986) 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…

Who stars in Dallas: The Early Years?

Dallas: The Early Years stars David Marshall Grant (Willard "Digger" Barnes), Dale Midkiff (Jock Ewing), Molly Hagan (Ellie Southworth Ewing), David Wilson (Jason Ewing), Hoyt Axton (Aaron Southworth). The film was directed by Larry Elikann.

How long is Dallas: The Early Years?

Dallas: The Early Years has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1986.

Is Dallas: The Early Years worth watching?

Dallas: The Early Years holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, Romance, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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