What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Directed by Brian Gibson
Genres - Drama, Music |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Marriage Drama, Showbiz Drama |
Release Date - Jun 9, 1993 (USA), Jun 25, 1993 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
What's Love Got to Do With It? is the filmed biography of R&B/pop singer Tina Turner (Angela Bassett), documenting her efforts to break away from her abusive husband Ike (Laurence Fishburne). After a few scenes detailing Tina's life as a young singer in Nutbush, TN, she's discovered by Ike Turner, an already established songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Ike takes Tina under his wing and makes her a star, but her fame makes him jealous and abusive, and she has to struggle to break free of his domination.
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abuse, divorce, domestic-violence, fame, marital-problems, musician, rock-star, singer
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High Production Values
