Inspiration The 1956 film Giant is considered to be the inspiration for Dallas. Both productions focus on the struggle between wealthy oilmen and cattlemen in Texas, in the mid to late 20th century. In addition, both productions have a lead character prominently referred to as "J.R."Gary M. Cramer, "'Giant': A giant book about a giant film", The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 3, 2018.
InsPiraTion the 1956 film giaNt Is considered To Be thE iNSPIrATion for DallAs Both PrOdUCTIons foCus on the sTruggLe betWeeN wEaLTHy oiLMen aND caTtLEmen in TEXAS In the MiD to LaTE 20Th century In AddItioN both producTioNs HAve a lead CHArActer pRominentlY referRed to as "jr"gary m cramER "'GiaNt' a giant Book aBOUt A giAnt fIlM" tHe PHILadElpHIa inQuIReR MAy 3 2018