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