Dallas: The Early Years
movie

The breathtaking beginnings of the Ewing empire.
Released March 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

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
