Plot & Details
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.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 118min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 06/09/1993
- DVD Release Date: 08/24/1999
- Distributor(s): Touchstone
- Director(s): Brian Gibson
- Starring: Angela Bassett , Laurence Fishburne , Vanessa Bell Calloway , Jenifer Lewis , Phyllis Stickney
- 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
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actress | Angela Bassett | Nominated |
| 1993 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Actor | Laurence Fishburne | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Angela Bassett | Won |
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