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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)

R  118 min  -  Biography | Drama | Music   -  9 June 1993 (USA)
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A film about the singer Tina Turner and how she rose to stardom with her abusive husband Ike Turner and how she gained the courage to break free.

Director:

Brian Gibson

Writers:

Tina Turner (book), Kurt Loder (book), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Angela Bassett ...
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly ...
Young Anna Mae Bullock (as Rae'Ven Kelly)
Virginia Capers Virginia Capers ...
Choir Mistress
Laurence Fishburne ...
Khandi Alexander ...
Darlene
Dororthy Thorton Dororthy Thorton ...
Choir Member (as Dorothy Thornton)
Demetrice Cheathon Demetrice Cheathon ...
Choir Member
Nita Woods Allen Nita Woods Allen ...
Choir Member
Helen Marie Lovelace Helen Marie Lovelace ...
Choir Member
Natalie Wilson Natalie Wilson ...
Choir Member
Seymour Daniel Jr. Seymour Daniel Jr. ...
Choir Member
David McKinney David McKinney ...
Choir Member
Jayd Stanfield Jayd Stanfield ...
Choir Member
Maurice O'Neal Maurice O'Neal ...
Choir Member
Frank Rasberry Frank Rasberry ...
Choir Member
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Storyline

Anna Mae always had a special voice. Soon after arriving in St. Louis to live with the mother who had walked out when she was small, the now teenage Anna soon attracts the attention of pop group leader Ike Turner. She becomes the band's singer, his wife, and mother to his children - not all hers. In love with Ike and determined not to leave in the way her mother had, she finds herself the target of increasing violence from her unstable husband who can't see who is making the band such a success. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

Tina Turner | Singer | 1980s | Love | Violence  | See more »

Taglines:

The Triumphant True-Life Story Of Tina Turner! See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for domestic violence, strong language, drug use and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Peu importe l'amour See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$39,100,956 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the film, Ike is the father of Tina's first child, Craig. In real life, Tina dated Raymond Hill, saxophone player for the Kings of Rhythm, before she met Ike. Hill was Craig's biological father; Ike adopted Craig when he and Tina got married. The movie also portrays Ike Jr. and Michael as the oldest of the four boys. In real life, Craig was the oldest, followed by Ike Jr. and Michael (Ike's children with Lorraine Taylor), then Ronnie Turner, Ike and Tina's only biological child. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Ike and Tina are fighting at the pool, Ike's lips don't move as he shouts at her. See more »

Quotes

Jackie: [to Anna Mae] Lorraine was Ike's last gig. He's always booking ahead. Now, you watch yourself.
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Soundtracks

"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight"
Written by Bryan Adams and Robert John Lange See more »