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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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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

Chronicles the career of Tina Turner from the time she met musician-songwriter Ike Turner until the launch of her solo career in the early 1980's. Contains faithful reenactments of stage performances by Ike and Tina turner. Based on the autobiography of Tina Turner, ''I, Tina''. Written by Robert Rutter <rjr@sparks.uucp>  

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Plot Keywords:

Tina Turner | Singer | Violence | Abusive Husband | 1980s  | See more »

Taglines:

Not just the story of a life - The movie of a lifetime. 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

Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times. When he learned that Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner, he changed his mind. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In a scene dated 1968, Ike and Tina open for the Rolling Stones, doing "Proud Mary." The Stones didn't do any concerts in 1968; Ike and Tina opened for them in 1969. Creedence Clearwater Revival's original version was released in 1970. See more »

Quotes

Ike Turner, Sr.: Eat the cake, Anna Mae.
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Connections

Referenced in Madea's Class Reunion (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

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