What's Love Got to Do with It

What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)★ 8.1/10

R · US · 118 min · June 3, 1993

Drama
Biography
Musical

Directed by: Brian Gibson

Written by: Tina Turner, Kurt Loder, Kate Lanier

The account of singer Tina Turner's ascent to fame and her bravery in leaving her violent husband, Ike Turner, behind.

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Cast & crew

Angela BassettTina Turner

Laurence FishburneIke Turner

Vanessa Bell CallowayJackie

Jenifer LewisZelma Bullock

RaéVen KellyYoung Anna Mae

Virginia CapersChoir Mistress

Phyllis Yvonne StickneyAlline Bullock

Khandi AlexanderDarlene

Dororthy ThortonChoir Member

Demetrice CheathonChoir Member

Nita Woods AllenChoir Member

Helen Marie LovelaceChoir Member

Videos

What's Love Got to Do with It Official Trailer!

Awards · 1 wins, 2 nominations

WinnerGolden Globes, USA 1994Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1994Oscar · Best Actress in a Leading Role
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1994Oscar · Best Actor in a Leading Role

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