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.
From Clerks to Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, the hilarious duo breaks down their friendship and creative method.
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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. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
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african american singer | african american woman | 1980s | african american protagonist | female protagonist |Taglines:
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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25 June 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$1,222,718, 13 June 1993Gross USA:
$39,100,956Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$39,100,956Company Credits
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Written by Rose Marie McCoy (as Rose McCoy) and Sylvia McKinney
Performed by Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne
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Robin Givens, Pam Grier, Vanessa Williams and Janet Jackson were all considered for the role of Tina Turner. See more »Goofs
When Ike and Tina are fighting at the pool, Ike's lips don't move as he shouts at her. See more »Quotes
Ike Turner, Sr.: I miss you Ann, I'm tired of this, this has gone on long enough I want you to come home. I know everything between us wasn't right, look everybody's got problems and I'm trying to take care of mine and I gave up that narcotic. I'm telling you right here, right now that I'm going to try to do right by you this time.See more »
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It's Gonna Work Out FineWritten by Rose Marie McCoy (as Rose McCoy) and Sylvia McKinney
Performed by Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne
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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.