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What's Love Got to Do with It

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
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21K
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  • Director
    • Brian Gibson
  • Writers
    • Tina Turner(book "I, Tina")
    • Kurt Loder(book "I, Tina")
    • Kate Lanier(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Angela Bassett
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • RaéVen Kelly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian Gibson
  • Writers
    • Tina Turner(book "I, Tina")
    • Kurt Loder(book "I, Tina")
    • Kate Lanier(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Angela Bassett
    • Laurence Fishburne
    • RaéVen Kelly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Photos53

    Original costume design from "What's Love Got To Do With It" by Ruth E. Carter.
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    Laurence Fishburne and Jenifer Lewis in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
    Laurence Fishburne in What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)

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    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Tina Turneras Tina Turner
    Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne
    • Ike Turneras Ike Turner
    RaéVen Kelly
    RaéVen Kelly
    • Young Anna Maeas Young Anna Mae
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Choir Mistressas Choir Mistress
    Dororthy Thorton
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    • (as Dorothy Thornton)
    Demetrice Cheathon
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Nita Woods Allen
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Helen Marie Lovelace
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Natalie Wilson
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Seymour Daniel Jr.
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    David McKinney
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Jayd Stanfield
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Maurice O'Neal
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Frank Rasberry
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Monroe Howard
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Serist Roberts
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Wakeen Best
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    Michelle Andera Jackson
    • Choir Memberas Choir Member
    • Director
      • Brian Gibson
    • Writers
      • Tina Turner(book "I, Tina")
      • Kurt Loder(book "I, Tina")
      • Kate Lanier(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times. When he learned that Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner, he changed his mind.
    • Goofs
      In a scene dated 1968, Ike and Tina open for the Rolling Stones, doing "Proud Mary." The Stones didn't do any concerts in 1968; Ike and Tina opened for them in 1969. Creedence Clearwater Revival's original version was released in 1970.
    • Quotes

      Tina Turner: [Walks up to the hotel counter bruised and bloodied] I need to speak with your manager.

      Hotel Clerk: Yes ma'am, right away. George!

      Tina Turner: [George turns around] I'm... I'm Tina Turner. My husband and I just had a fight. I'm suppose to open at the Academy tonight. I have 36 cents and a Mobil card, but if you would give me a room, I SWEAR I will pay you back.

      [She starts removing her jewelry]

      George (the Ramada Inn Manager): No, no, no, that won't be necessary. Ms. Turner, I'd... I'd be honored, really. We'll take care of you.

      Tina Turner: Thank you.

      George (the Ramada Inn Manager): Nick, let's give Ms. Turner a room.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Life with Mikey/Super Mario Bros./Guilty as Sin/What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      I Don't Wanna Fight
      Written by Steve Duberry, Lulu and Billy Lawrie
      Performed by Tina Turner

    User reviews77

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    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.
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    • dmestes_1
    • Oct 30, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tina: Aşkın Bununla Ne İlgisi Var
    • Filming locations
      • El Paso, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,100,956
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,222,718
      • Jun 13, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,100,956
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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