Dallas: The Early Years
1986, English. Directed by Larry Elikann.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Larry ElikannDirector
- David Marshall GrantWillard "Digger" Barnes
- Dale MidkiffJock Ewing
- Molly HaganEllie Southworth Ewing
- David WilsonJason Ewing
- Hoyt AxtonAaron Southworth
- Larry HagmanJ.R. Ewing
- Bill DukeSeth Foster
- Geoffrey LewisEd Porter
- Diane FranklinAmanda Lewis Ewing
- Marshall ThompsonDr. Ted Johnson
- Angie BollingDeborah Culver
- Matt MulhernGarrison Southworth
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1986
- Written by
- David Jacobs
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Dallas: The Early Years: quick answers
What comes after Dallas: The Early Years?
Next in the series: Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) and Dallas: War of The Ewings (1998).
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How long is Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
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Dallas: The Early Years isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 March 1986. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dallas: The Early Years?
If you liked Dallas: The Early Years, try Steel Magnolias, Prescription for Love, Nora Roberts' Montana Sky.
Who directed Dallas: The Early Years?
Dallas: The Early Years (1986) was directed by Larry Elikann and stars David Marshall Grant, Dale Midkiff, Molly Hagan.