Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 08/24/1999
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD5.1/DD2
Run Time: 118 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Not For Children, Profanity
Distributor/Studio: Walt Disney Video

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.

~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide

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Cast:
Angela Bassett - Tina Turner
Laurence Fishburne - Ike Turner
Vanessa Bell Calloway - Jackie
Jenifer Lewis - Zelma Bullock
Phyllis Stickney - Alline Bullock
Khandi Alexander - Darlene
Pamela Tyson - Leanne
Penny Johnson - Lorraine
Rae'Ven Larrymore-Kelly - Young Anna Mae
Chi - Fross

Production:
Brian Gibson - Director
Doug Chapin Barry Krost Mario Iscovich - Producer
Pat Kehoe - Co Producer
Stanley Clarke - Composer
Lisa Day Michael Hill Stuart H. Pappe David Rawlins - Editor
Kate Lanier - Screen Writer
Rick Simpson - Set Designer
Richard L. Johnson - Art Director
Kurt Loder - Book Author
Tina Turner - Book Author
Jamie Anderson - Cinematographer
Ruth E. Carter - Costume Designer
Pat Kehoe - Production Designer
Stephen Altman - Production Designer
Michael Peters - Choreography

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