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Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

1986-03-22 · 3h 0m · EN
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Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930's. Larry Hagman provides the opening narration for the film. The story opens at a 1951 barbecue with "Digger" Barnes firing a shot at "Jock" Ewing. Immediately flashing back to the depression, the two men first meet in a boxcar as both are hoboing. Their original friendship is built on their desires to find oil. But their failings start as they both compete for the hand of the beautiful Miss Ellie. Jock is shown to be an honorable man caught up in a backlash. Digger is a neurotic, alcoholic with a gift for finding oil.

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Larry ElikannDirectorDavid JacobsWriter

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David Marshall GrantDavid Marshall GrantWillard 'Diggers' BarnesDale MidkiffDale MidkiffJock EwingMolly HaganMolly HaganEllieDavid WilsonDavid WilsonJason EwingHoyt AxtonHoyt AxtonAaron SouthworthLarry HagmanLarry HagmanJ.R. EwingBill DukeBill DukeSeth FosterGeoffrey LewisGeoffrey LewisEd PorterDiane FranklinDiane FranklinAmandaMarshall ThompsonMarshall ThompsonDr. Ted JohnsonMatt MulhernMatt MulhernGarrison SouthworthAngie BollingAngie BollingDeborah

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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 1930's. Larry Hagman provides the opening narration for the film. The story opens at a 1951 barbecue with "Digger" Barnes firing a shot at "Jock" Ewing. Immediately flashing back to the depression, the two men first meet in a boxcar as both are hoboing. Their original friendship is built on their desires to find oil. But their failings start as they both compete for the hand of the beautiful Miss Ellie. Jock is shown to be an honorable man caught up in a backlash. Digger is a neurotic, alcoholic with a gift for finding oil.

How long is Dallas: The Early Years?

Dallas: The Early Years has a runtime of 180 minutes.