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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) 6.9
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 |
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Young Anna Mae Bullock
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Demetrice Cheathon | ... |
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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 {J-26}
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Not just the story of a life - The movie of a lifetime. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for domestic violence, strong language, drug use and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 June 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tina See more »Filming Locations:
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£1,583,230 (UK) (15 October 1993)Gross:
£3,420,933 (UK) (12 November 1993)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Tina Turner: Did Alline understand? She ain't that much older then me.
Zelma Bullock: Now, don't think you're going to come live in my house and make me feel bad.
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Written by Bryan Adams and Robert John Lange
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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
A theater marquee announces a 1960 show starring "Otis Redding, Martha and the Vandellas, Ike and Tina Turner." The Vandellas were known as The Del-Phis until 1962. Otis Redding became a solo act the same year. See more »Quotes
Zelma Bullock: Now, Anna Mae, I know I wasn't around. But believe me, you were too young to know what was going on with your daddy and me.Tina Turner: Did Alline understand? She ain't that much older then me.
Zelma Bullock: Now, don't think you're going to come live in my house and make me feel bad.
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Connections
Referenced in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List: What's Woz's Love Got to Do with It (2008) See more »Soundtracks
"Why Must We Wait Until Tonight"Written by Bryan Adams and Robert John Lange
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I watched the film recently, and was amazed by how brilliant it was. Not knowing about Tina Turner's life, I was shocked. The movie was pretty hard hitting.
Laurence Fishburne was amazing in his role, he was very scary, and it just made you hate Ike for being so evil. Angela Bassett's performance was outstandingly amazing though - I've never seen so much good acting out of someone in a movie.
All in all, I loved the movie, and any awards for it were well rewarded.
10/10