Dallas: The Early Years (1986)
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- 3h 0min
- Drama, Romance
- 23 Mar 1986 (USA)
- TV Movie
Digger Barnes is furious when his friend Jock Ewing starts dating the love of his life Ellie Southworth. He is also convinced that Jock has cheated him out of his share in their oil fields. And so begins the decades long Barnes-Ewing feud.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.
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Cast
| David Marshall Grant | ... |
Willard 'Digger' Barnes
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| Dale Midkiff | ... |
Jock Ewing
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| Molly Hagan | ... |
Ellie
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| David Wilson | ... |
Jason Ewing
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| Hoyt Axton | ... |
Aaron Southworth
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| Larry Hagman | ... |
J.R. Ewing
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| Bill Duke | ... |
Seth Foster
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| Geoffrey Lewis | ... |
Ed Porter
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| Diane Franklin | ... |
Amanda
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| Marshall Thompson | ... |
Dr. Ted Johnson
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| William Frankfather | ... |
Newman
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| Wendel Meldrum | ... |
Honey
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Josef Rainer | ... |
Sam Culver
(as Joe Rainer)
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Marjorie Rynearson | ... |
Barbara Southworth
(as Marjie Rynearson)
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| Elizabeth Keifer | ... |
Cherie Simmons
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| Matt Mulhern | ... |
Garrison Southworth
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| Davis Roberts | ... |
The Preacher
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Kevin Wixted | ... |
Young J.R. Ewing
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| Joe Berryman | ... |
Roscoe
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| Angie Bolling | ... |
Deborah
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| Blue Deckert | ... |
Card Player
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Cynthia Dorn | ... |
Jeanne
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| Bob Hannah | ... |
The Sheriff
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| Norma Moore | ... |
Maggie Monahan
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Randy Moore | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Karen Radcliffe | ... |
The Hooker
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Terrence Riggins | ... |
Benjamin Foster
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Norma Allen | ... |
Townswoman
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Jesse Bace | ... |
Driver
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Ryan Beadle | ... |
Young Bobby Ewing
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Frank Bell | ... |
Sharecropper
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Terry Evans | ... |
Young Man
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Johnny Felder | ... |
Young Cliff Barnes
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Lee Gideon | ... |
Haskins
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Max Harvey | ... |
Farmer
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Rhashell Hunter | ... |
Priscilla Foster
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Joyce Ingle | ... |
Townswoman
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George Leverett | ... |
Square Dance Caller
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Bernie Moore | ... |
Young Benjamin Foster
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Tony Morris | ... |
Ranch Hand
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Chuck Page | ... |
Townsman
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Peyton E. Park | ... |
The Justice
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Jim Ponds | ... |
Farmer
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Ray Redd | ... |
Townsman
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| Debra Lynn Rogers Welborn | ... |
Joanne Haskins
(as Debra Lynn Rogers)
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Rose Mari Roundtree | ... |
Girlfriend
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| Mike Shanks | ... |
Hobo
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Gena Sleete | ... |
Townswoman
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| Louanne Stephens | ... |
Woman
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Fred Vest | ... |
Ranch Hand
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| Woody Watson | ... |
Legionaire
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Andrea Wauters | ... |
Young Pam
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| Bethany Wright | ... |
Laurette
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Joel Allen | ... |
Gary Ewing (uncredited)
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Michael Bendall | ... |
Rigger (uncredited)
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| Bill Blair | ... |
Chef (uncredited)
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| Bambi Blitz | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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| Bill Bolender | ... |
4th Player (uncredited)
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Greg Bransom | ... |
Wildcatter (uncredited)
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James Clarke | ... |
Oil Field Worker (uncredited)
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| John William Galt | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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| Gordon Greene | ... |
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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Vernon Grote | ... |
Foreman (uncredited)
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| Benton Jennings | ... |
Oil Man (uncredited)
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T.J. Kennedy | ... |
Abernathy (uncredited)
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| Dennis Letts | ... |
Crick (uncredited)
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| Nathan Lee Lewis | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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L. Gregg Loso | ... |
Webster (uncredited)
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| Suzanne Niles | ... |
Waitress-Cattle Baron's Restaurant (uncredited)
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Luci-Lynn Norris | ... |
(uncredited)
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Andy Sherman | ... |
Foreman (uncredited)
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| Scott Sligar | ... |
Painter (uncredited)
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| Trent Walker | ... |
Young Ranchhand (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Larry Elikann | ||
Written by
| David Jacobs | ... | () |
Produced by
| David Jacobs | ... | executive producer |
| Malcolm Stuart | ... | executive producer |
| Joseph B. Wallenstein | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jerrold Immel | ||
Cinematography by
| Neil Roach | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Harry Kaye | ||
Casting By
| Irene Mariano | ||
Production Design by
| W. Stewart Campbell | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jack Marty | ||
Makeup Department
| Bonnie Clevering | ... | hair stylist |
| Jimi White | ... | makeup artist |
| Fred Lackey III | ... | key hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Edward O. Denault | ... | executive production supervisor |
| Robert Schneider | ... | unit production manager (as Robert P. Schneider) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Adler | ... | second assistant director |
| Frederic B. Blankfein | ... | first assistant director |
| Tommy Burns | ... | second assistant director |
| Randy Fife | ... | second unit director |
| Joseph B. Wallenstein | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Tom von Badinski | ... | welder |
| Robert H. Winn | ... | painter |
| Marty Wunderlich | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Ed Fassl | ... | sound editor |
| Skip Frazee | ... | production sound mixer |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Irwin Cadden | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| David D. Caldwell | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Derek Casari | ... | dubbing engineer (uncredited) |
| Terry Chambers | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Stuart Chasmar | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Brian Courcier | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Rick Crampton | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Dan Finnerty | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Donald Flick | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Don Higgins | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Ted Johnston | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| James Koford | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Ingeborg Larson | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Linda Moss | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Lorie O'Shatz | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Tally Paulos | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
| Greg Stacy | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
| Dick Vandenberg | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Mike Virnig | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Billy Myatt | ... | special effects (as Bill Myatt) |
| Ken Estes | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Syd Dutton | ... | special visual effects |
| Bill Taylor | ... | special visual effects |
Stunts
| Randy Fife | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mike Shanks | ... | stunt actor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Driskell | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Bill Greenberg | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| John Johns | ... | video playback operator (uncredited) |
| Henry Tirl | ... | additional first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Rody Kent | ... | casting: Texas |
| Barbara Miller | ... | executive in charge of casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Winnie D. Brown | ... | women's costumer (as Winnie Brown) |
| Daniel J. Lester | ... | men's costumer (as Dan Lester) |
| Cheri Reed | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Nanette Farlow | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Richard Berres | ... | music supervisor (as Dick Berres) |
| Patricia Peck | ... | music editor (as Pat Peck) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cate Hardman | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Michael Barefoot | ... | fire fighter / lead medic |
| Shannon Wilson | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1986) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (1987) (West Germany) (tv)
- M6 (1990) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
Special Effects
- Illusion Arts (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | The no holds barred story of the rise to power of the Ewing Dynasty See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | It was originally intended for the character of Miss Ellie played by Barbara Bel Geddes to introduce this movie but because of ill health, the story was written to have J.R. (played by Larry Hagman) do the intro. See more » |
| Goofs | One of the musicians playing at the 1951 Armistice Day party is playing an electric bass guitar. In 1951, electric basses were in their infancy and were not yet available to the public in quantity. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Spun-off from Dallas (1978). See more » |
| Quotes |
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J.R. Ewing: Well, I don't know how much help I can give you. Daddy didn't keep any records in the early years. See more » |