Dallas: The Early Years
5
141 minutes
3/23/1986
Overview
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 List
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
Angie Bolling
as Deborah Culver
Matt Mulhern
as Garrison Southworth