A country singer becomes romantically entangled with a volatile manager.
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Title: Wild Texas Wind (TV Movie 1991)
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Cast
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| Dolly Parton | ... | Thiola 'Big T' Rayfield | |
| Gary Busey | ... | Justice Hayden Parker | |
| Ray Benson | ... | Ben Rayson | |
| Dennis Letts | ... | Harlan Parker | |
| Willie Nelson | ... | Willie Nelson | |
| Merrill Connally | ... | Judge Bolen | |
| Tony Frank | ... | District Attorney | |
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Tim Alexander | ... | Band Piano Player |
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Jim Finney | ... | Band Manager / Driver |
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Michael D. Francis | ... | Band Sax Player |
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Larry Franklin | ... | Band Fiddle Player |
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Jon Mitchell | ... | Band Bass Player |
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David Sanger | ... | Band Drummer |
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Sammy Allred | ... | Marvin Kloner |
| Joe Berryman | ... | Detective | |
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Dolly Parton stars in a dramatic role as a Texas Swing band singer caught in a violent, destructive relationship that leads to suspense and murder. Thiola Rayfield (Parton), known to her fans as "T", sings for a hard-working, close-knit band that makes its living on the road playing one bar after another. Then she meets and is swept off her feet by charming club owner Justice (Gary Busey). However, "T" soon discovers that Justice has a dark side. He flies into violent rages, and soon members of the band cannot ignore the obvious signs that Justice has been abusing "T". They try to persuade "T" to leave Justice and go back on the road with the band. Justice won't let her go, setting off a series of plot twists that ultimately lead to murder and a shocking conclusion. Written by Tracey Searcy
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A country-western murder/mystery that will keep you glued to your seat. See more »Certificate:
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Harlan Parker: Me? Then you really don't know Justice very well, do you?
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Written by Billy Strange (as W. Strange) and Juan García Esquivel (as J. Esquivel)
Performed by Dolly Parton and Ray Benson
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The man who tells Ben to "hurry up" in the opening scene is James M. White, the real-life founder and proprietor of Austin's renowned Broken Spoke bar. See more »Quotes
Thiola 'Big T' Rayfield: You are the saddest man I have ever met in my life.Harlan Parker: Me? Then you really don't know Justice very well, do you?
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Alternate Versions
NBC cut the end of the scene in which Thiola and Justice are leaving the nursing home. It was included in the version that CMT aired. See more »Soundtracks
Tall ManWritten by Billy Strange (as W. Strange) and Juan García Esquivel (as J. Esquivel)
Performed by Dolly Parton and Ray Benson
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 September 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Big T & The Texas Wheel See more »Filming Locations:
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In my opinion this was a fantastic film and a soundtrack should be brought out. The film had everything,including great singing from dolly parton and of course an appearance from willie nelson. Even the gorgeous gary busey made you hate him, it was great.