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What's Love Got to Do with It
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What's Love Got to Do with It

1993-06-09 · 118 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Music · History

Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.

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Directors
Brian Gibson
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 39,100,000

Top Cast

Angela BassettAngela BassettAnna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneIke Turner
Vanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayJackie
Jenifer LewisJenifer LewisZelma Bullock
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderDarlene
Richard T. JonesRichard T. JonesIke Turner Jr.
Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyYoung Anna Mae Bullock
Chi McBrideChi McBrideFross
Penny Johnson JeraldPenny Johnson JeraldLorraine Taylor
Phyllis Yvonne StickneyPhyllis Yvonne StickneyAlline Bullock
Sherman AugustusSherman AugustusReggie
Cora Lee DayCora Lee DayGrandma Georgiana
Virginia CapersVirginia CapersChoir Mistress
Barry Shabaka HenleyBarry Shabaka HenleyEl Paso Doctor
Bo KaneBo KaneDance Show Host
Jackie O'BrienJackie O'BrienBoutique Clerk
Michael ColyarMichael ColyarApollo Announcer
Rob LaBelleRob LaBellePhil Spector
Patricia SillSpector's Assistant
Shavar RossShavar RossMichael Turner

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