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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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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »
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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

Both Halle Berry and Whitney Houston were in the running for the role of Tina Turner. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Ike and Tina are in the dressing room of the Apollo in 1960, Ike is drinking from a blue and white paper coffee cup with the famous Greek design. That design was introduced in 1963 by the Sherri Cup Company. 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 "Living Single: To Catch a Thief (#5.12)" (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

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