Dallas: The Early Years
(1986)

Released: 1986-03-22

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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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David Marshall Grant

as Willard 'Diggers' Barnes

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Dale Midkiff

as Jock 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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Marshall Thompson

as Dr. Ted Johnson

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Matt Mulhern

as Garrison Southworth

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Chris Ksanznak

Assistant Sound Editor

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