LBJ: The Early Years (1987)★ 7.2/10

Name: LBJ: The Early Years
Genre: Drama
Released: 1987-02-01
Duration: 155 min
Cast: Randy Quaid, Patti LuPone, Morgan Brittany, Pat Hingle, R.G. Armstrong

Not Rated · US · 155 min · February 1, 1987

Drama

Directed by: Peter Werner

Written by: Ken Trevey

This made-for-TV film chronicles the years 1934 through 1963, tracing the beginnings of Johnson's public career, chronicling his reputation for down-and-dirty politicking, and following his progress.

Cast & crew

See all ›

Randy QuaidLyndon Baines Johnson

Patti LuPoneLady Bird Johnson

Morgan BrittanyAlice Glass

Pat HingleSam Rayburn

R.G. ArmstrongSamuel Ealy Johnson, Jr.

Barry CorbinJudge Alvin J. Wirtz

Robin CurtisJacqueline Kennedy

Charles FrankJohn F. Kennedy

James F. KellyBobby Kennedy

Kevin McCarthyJoseph Kennedy

Jack BlessingBilly Bob

Tony Frank

Videos

See all ›

LBJ The Early Years 1987 NBC Sunday Night At The Movies Promo

Awards · 2 wins, 5 nominations

See all ›

WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1988Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 1987Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Editing for a Miniseries or a Special - Single Camera Production
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1987Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1987Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Miniseries or a Special (Dramatic Underscore)
NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 1987Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special