What's Love Got To Do With It Synopsis & Summary
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 his domination. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
06/09/1993
DVD Release Date:
08/24/1999
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for domestic violence, strong language, drug use and some sexuality.
Run Time:
118 min.
Distributor(s):
Touchstone
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Ladder to the Top, Starting Over, Crumbling Marriages, Success is the Best Revenge, Domestic Abuse
Tone:
Cathartic, Earnest, Forceful, Gritty, Intimate, Poignant
Keywords:
abuse, divorce, domestic-violence, fame, marriage-problems, musician, rock-star, singer
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
