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What's Love Got to Do with It?

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What's Love Got to Do with It?
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R,1hr 58min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1993
Director:
Brian Gibson
Distributor:
Walt Disney Video
Starring:
Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway  ...more
Synopsis: 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 ... Full Synopsis
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Derek Armstrong, AMG Review
What's Love Got to Do With It? was one of the rare films which garnered Oscar nominations for both its leads, yet met with critical indifference in all other respects. As Angela Bassett smiles through her tears and Laurence Fishburne glowers in the background, the actors expertly create a dynamic marked by hours of untold intimidation beyond that which director Brian Gibson chooses to dramatize. Whispering ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Angela Bassett
Tina Turner
Laurence Fishburne
Ike Turner
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Jackie
Jenifer Lewis
Zelma Bullock
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