What's Love Got to Do with It

1993
R
1h 58m

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7.3/10

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Angela Bassett in 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.

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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

25K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 16 nominations total

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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 Siskel & Ebert: Life with Mikey/Super Mario Bros./Guilty as Sin/What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)

Soundtracks
Tina's Wish
Written by Ike Turner and Tina Turner
Published by Striped Horse Music and Zebra Discorde Music Group, Inc.
Performed by Tina Turner

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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.