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
