What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)

The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.

Director:

Brian Gibson

Writers:

Tina Turner (book), Kurt Loder (book)

Stars:

Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, RaéVen Kelly

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
RaéVen Kelly	...	Young Anna Mae (as Rae'Ven Kelly)
Virginia Capers	...	Choir Mistress
Dororthy Thorton	...	Choir Member (as Dorothy Thornton)
Demetrice Cheathon	...	Choir Member
Nita Woods Allen	...	Choir Member
Helen Marie Lovelace	...	Choir Member
Natalie Wilson	...	Choir Member
Seymour Daniel Jr.	...	Choir Member
David McKinney	...	Choir Member
Jayd Stanfield	...	Choir Member
Maurice O'Neal	...	Choir Member
Frank Rasberry	...	Choir Member
Monroe Howard	...	Choir Member
Serist Roberts	...	Choir Member
Wakeen Best	...	Choir Member

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

african american singer | african american woman | 1980s | african american protagonist | female protagonist | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for domestic violence, strong language, drug use and some sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

RaéVen Kelly's debut cinematic appearance.

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Goofs

In real life, Ike didn't call her Anna Mae as it is depicted in the film, he called her Ann. Even after she received the stage name Tina Turner, family and friends called her Ann.

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Quotes

Tina Turner: [to the audience] You know, every now and then, I think you might like to hear something from us nice and easy. But there's just one thing: we never, ever do nothing nice and easy, we always do it nice and rough. So we're gonna take the beginning of this song and do it easy, and then we're gonna do the finish rough. That's the way we do Creedence Clearwater's "Proud Mary".

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Connections

Referenced in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23: The Scarlet Neighbor... (2013)

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Soundtracks

Tina's Wish
Written by Ike Turner and Tina Turner
Performed by Tina Turner

User Reviews

Excellent story of Ike and Tina,,,, and then Tina Turner.

I really loved Ike and Tina Turner. then I got to love Tina Turner. I remember I was so sad way back when they split up but,,... after seeing this movie SO SO,,, many years later, I see why. Maybe Ike was a driving force for the group, but Tina made it happen and as far as I can tell, Ike didn't like that he was then along for the ride... and couldn't accept it. It is Too bad he didn't know/or understand at the time what was or would've been best for for his kids and himself. Famous or not, til people understand it's FAMILY that matters, nothing will ever be right. I know this is a Hollywood-ish type-style movie, but I'm proud Tina did what she has done for herself, and I'm glad I got to grow up Knowing Both Ike and Tina, and then Tina Turner.... This is...history in the making.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 June 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

What's Love Got to Do with It

Filming Locations:

Warner Grand Theatre - 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,222,718, 13 June 1993

Gross USA:

$39,100,956

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,100,956

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

118 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1