Dallas: The Early Years (1986)

Name: Dallas: The Early Years
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1986-03-23

2h 21m

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Plot.

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.

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Release Date
March 23, 1986

Status
Released

Running Time
2h 21m

Genres
Romance Drama

Last updated: 2025-04-16

Wiki.

Dallas: The Early Years is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film and a prequel to the television series Dallas. The film aired on CBS on March 23, 1986 between the 26th and 27th episodes of the 1985–1986 ninth season of Dallas. The film is the first installment of the Dallas film series.