What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
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- R
- 1h 58min
- Biography, Drama
- 25 Jun 1993 (USA)
- Movie
The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.
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Writers:
Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 13 nominations.
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Young Anna Mae
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| Virginia Capers | ... |
Choir Mistress
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Dororthy Thorton | ... |
Choir Member
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Demetrice Cheathon | ... |
Choir Member
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Nita Woods Allen | ... |
Choir Member
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Helen Marie Lovelace | ... |
Choir Member
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Natalie Wilson | ... |
Choir Member
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Seymour Daniel Jr. | ... |
Choir Member
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David McKinney | ... |
Choir Member
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Jayd Stanfield | ... |
Choir Member
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Maurice O'Neal | ... |
Choir Member
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Frank Rasberry | ... |
Choir Member
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Monroe Howard | ... |
Choir Member
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Serist Roberts | ... |
Choir Member
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Wakeen Best | ... |
Choir Member
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Michelle Andera Jackson | ... |
Choir Member
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Francis Cheathon | ... |
Choir Member
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Dena Ellerbee | ... |
Choir Member
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Belldawn Best | ... |
Choir Member
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Maggie McGee | ... |
Choir Member
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Billie Barnum | ... |
Choir Member
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Alfie Silas | ... |
Choir Member
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Jeanne Steele | ... |
Choir Member
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Oren Waters | ... |
Choir Member
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Cassandra Thames | ... |
Choir Member
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Valetta Barber | ... |
Choir Member
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Emery Shaw | ... |
Organ Player
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| Cora Lee Day | ... |
Grandma Georgiana
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| Jenifer Lewis | ... |
Zelma Bullock
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| Angela Bassett | ... |
Tina Turner
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| Phyllis Yvonne Stickney | ... |
Alline Bullock
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| Sherman Augustus | ... |
Reggie
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| Chi McBride | ... |
Fross
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Terrence Riggins | ... |
Spider
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Gene 'Groove' Allen | ... |
Club Announcer
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| Laurence Fishburne | ... |
Ike Turner
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Morris O'Connor | ... |
The Kings of Rhythm
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Larry Washington | ... |
The Kings of Rhythm
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Jack guitarist Allen | ... |
The Kings of Rhythm
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Michael Sessions | ... |
The Kings of Rhythm
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L. Van Taylor | ... |
The Kings of Rhythm
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| Jennifer Leigh Warren | ... |
Audience Female #1
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| Sonya Hensley | ... |
Audience Female #2
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| Leslie Thurston | ... |
Audience Female #3
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Eartha Robinson | ... |
Audience Female #4
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Kate Lanier | ... |
Stripper on Balcony
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| Vanessa Bell Calloway | ... |
Jackie
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Pamala Tyson | ... |
Leanne
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| Khandi Alexander | ... |
Darlene
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| Penny Johnson Jerald | ... |
Lorraine Taylor
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| Jackie O'Brien | ... |
Boutique Clerk
(as Jacqueline Woolsey)
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Mayah McCoy | ... |
Young Hairdresser
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| Barry Shabaka Henley | ... |
El Paso Doctor
(as Barry 'Shabaka' Henley)
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| Michael Colyar | ... |
Apollo Announcer
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| Rob LaBelle | ... |
Phil Spector
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Patricia Sill | ... |
Spector's Assistant
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Ronnie Turner | ... |
The Revue
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Michael Butler | ... |
The Revue
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Greg Cook | ... |
The Revue
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Michael Smith | ... |
The Revue
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Brian Cayle | ... |
The Revue
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Darrel Richards | ... |
The Revue
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Walter Davis | ... |
The Revue
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Barry O'Neill | ... |
Kid #1
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Alexandra Glazer | ... |
Kid #2
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| Julie Phillips | ... |
Kid #3
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Elijah Saleem | ... |
Ike Jr. Age 16
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Tyrandis Holmes | ... |
Young Ike Jr.
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Jamaine Harrington | ... |
Young Michael
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Devon Davison | ... |
Young Ronnie
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Eric E. Thomas II | ... |
Young Craig
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| Bo Kane | ... |
Dance Show Host
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| Richard T. Jones | ... |
Ike Turner Jr.
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| Shavar Ross | ... |
Michael Turner
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Damon Hines | ... |
Ronnie Turner
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| Suli McCullough | ... |
Craig Turner
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| Daniel McDonald | ... |
London Announcer
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Wynonna Smith | ... |
4th Ikette
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| Rose Jackson | ... |
5th Ikette
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| Michael David Simms | ... |
Ike's Lawyer
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| John Fink | ... |
Anna's Lawyer
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| Rudolph Willrich | ... |
Judge
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| Irene DeBari | ... |
ICU Nurse
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Terrence Evans | ... |
Bus Driver
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Richard Stay | ... |
Partygoer #1
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Nelson Parks | ... |
Partygoer #2
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| Matt Kirkwood | ... |
Partygoer #3
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| Javi Mulero | ... |
Bellhop
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Joe Vant | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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| O'Neal Compton | ... |
George (the Ramada Inn Manager)
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| Michael Monks | ... |
Hotel Porter
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James Reyne | ... |
Roger Davies
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James Ralston | ... |
Guitarist
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| Timmy Cappello | ... |
Keyboards Player
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Jack Bruno | ... |
Drummer
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Bob Feit | ... |
Bass Player
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Kenny Moore | ... |
Piano Player
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| Daniel Allan Carlin | ... |
Conductor
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Dean Minerd | ... |
Stage Hand
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| Fred Ponzlov | ... |
Manager #1
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Tom De Carlo | ... |
Manager #2
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Richard Livingston | ... |
Manager #3
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Louis Mawcinitt | ... |
Manager #4
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| Owen Bush | ... |
Old Man
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Herb Muller | ... |
Old Man #2
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Sparkle | ... |
Old Woman #1
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Helen Brown | ... |
Old Woman #2
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| David Fresco | ... |
Old Man #3
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Page Mosely | ... |
Ritz Announcer
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| Lorna Scott | ... |
Nurse
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Rick Felkins | ... |
Stage Manager
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Robert Lesser | ... |
Fairmount M.C.
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| Tina Turner | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
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Antonio Lowry Edward | ... |
Extra in first bar scene (uncredited)
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| Larry Edwards | ... |
Tina Turner Impersonator (uncredited)
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Ryal Haakenson | ... |
Concert Goer (uncredited)
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Richard Kelly | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Stubblefield | ... |
Concert Goer (uncredited)
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| John Emmet Tracy | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Leonardo Velez | ... |
Mexican Minister (uncredited)
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Anthony White | ... |
Nightclub Audience Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Brian Gibson | ||
Written by
| Tina Turner | ... | (book "I, Tina") and |
| Kurt Loder | ... | (book "I, Tina") |
| Kate Lanier | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Doug Chapin | ... | producer |
| Roger Davies | ... | executive producer |
| Mario Iscovich | ... | executive producer |
| Pat Kehoe | ... | co-producer |
| Barry Krost | ... | producer |
| Kate Lanier | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stanley Clarke | ||
Cinematography by
| Jamie Anderson | ||
Editing by
| Stuart H. Pappé | ... | (as Stuart Pappé) |
Editorial Department
| David Bryden | ... | color timer |
| Tara Duncan | ... | apprentice editor |
| Thomas J. Finnan | ... | additional film editor |
| Moonstar Greene | ... | assistant editor |
| Mike Hill | ... | additional film editor (as Michael J. Hill) |
| Kevin Lindstrom | ... | assistant editor (as Kevin J. Lindstrom) |
| Paula McKee | ... | first assistant editor |
| Maria Montoreano | ... | second assistant editor |
| Paisley Pappé-Iredell | ... | assistant editor (as Paisley Pappé) |
| David Rawlins | ... | additional film editor (as Dave Rawlins) |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Kristina Trirogoff | ... | apprentice editor |
| Albert Coleman | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Reuben Cannon | ||
Production Design by
| Stephen Altman | ||
Art Direction by
| Richard L. Johnson | ... | (as Richard Johnson) |
Set Decoration by
| Rick Simpson | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth E. Carter | ... | (as Ruth Carter) |
Makeup Department
| Bernadine M. Anderson | ... | makeup artist |
| Jane Aull | ... | makeup artist |
| Marietta Carter-Narcisse | ... | makeup designer (as Marietta A. Carter) |
| Sheila Evers | ... | makeup artist |
| Carolyn Ferguson | ... | hair stylist (as Caroline Ferguson) |
| Cat'Ania McCoy-Howze | ... | makeup artist |
| Geri Oppenheim | ... | key makeup artist (as Geri B. Oppenheim) |
| Wynona Price | ... | makeup artist (as Wynona Y. Price) |
| Elaina P. Schulman | ... | assistant hair style consultant |
| Robert L. Stevenson | ... | hair designer |
| Ann Wadlington | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Pat Kehoe | ... | unit production manager |
| Michele Weisler | ... | production supervisor |
| Angel Pine | ... | post production executive (uncredited) |
| Alex Schwartz | ... | production executive: Disney/Touchstone (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Clare Durand | ... | dga trainee |
| Hilbert Hakim | ... | second second assistant director |
| Sandra M. Middleton | ... | second assistant director (as Sandra Middleton) |
| Kimberly Sizemore | ... | additional second second assistant director (as Kimberly J. Sizemore) |
| Barry K. Thomas | ... | first assistant director (as Barry Thomas) |
| Rebecca Strickland Weathersby | ... | additional second second assistant director (as Rebecca Strickland) |
| Michael Winter | ... | additional second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jeff Ackerman | ... | assistant property master |
| Tom Altobello | ... | assistant property master |
| Will Blount | ... | property master (as William Blount) |
| Chris Buchinsky | ... | illustrator |
| Monica Castro | ... | assistant property master (as Monica Ragan) |
| Mike Higelmire | ... | lead man |
| David Hopkins | ... | set dresser |
| Daniel R. Jennings | ... | set designer |
| David B. Long | ... | construction foreman |
| Dave Margolin | ... | painter |
| Douglas McKay | ... | lead man (as Douglas James McKay) |
| Michael Mikita | ... | stand-by painter (as Mike Mikita) |
| Luigi Mugavero | ... | lead man |
| Michael Reinhart | ... | construction coordinator |
| David Ronan | ... | on-set dresser |
| John A. Scott III | ... | lead man |
| Lauren York | ... | construction foreman |
| Cosmas A. Demetriou | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Glenn Forbes | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Ted Haigh | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bruce Bell | ... | sound editor |
| Allan Bromberg | ... | sound editor |
| David E. Campbell | ... | re-recording mixer (as David Campbell) |
| Jane E. Carpenter | ... | supervising adr editor (as Jane Carpenter-Wilson) |
| Jeff Clark | ... | sound editor |
| Marilyn Graf | ... | foley mixer |
| Dale Johnston | ... | sound editor |
| Dave Losko | ... | sound mixer: second unit |
| Hudson B. Marquez | ... | cable person |
| Lori Martino | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
| Colin C. Mouat | ... | sound editor (as Colin Mowat) |
| John T. Reitz | ... | re-recording mixer (as John Reitz) |
| Art Rochester | ... | production sound mixer (as Arthur Rochester) |
| Gregg Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Douglas J. Schulman | ... | boom operator |
| Solange S. Schwalbe | ... | sound editor |
| John Stacy | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Winfred Tennison | ... | cable person |
| Dan Thomas | ... | sound editor |
| Bill Weinman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist |
| Jim Borgardt | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
| Allen Hurd | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| James Fredburg | ... | special effects coordinator (as James K. Fredburg) |
Visual Effects by
| Bruce A. Block | ... | matte cameraman |
Stunts
| LaFaye Baker | ... | stunts (as La Faye Baker) / stunts |
| Kym Washington Longino | ... | stunt double (as Kym Washington) / stunts (as Kym Washinton) |
| William Washington | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Eddie L. Watkins | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Bertram | ... | grip |
| Billy Clevenger | ... | first assistant camera (as William G. Clevenger) |
| R. Scott Goodrich | ... | second assistant camera |
| Conrad W. Hall | ... | camera operator |
| Steve Hastings | ... | best boy rigger |
| Sidney James | ... | supervisor: on-camera musicians |
| Scott C. Keys | ... | rigging electrician |
| Kevin J. Lang | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Al LaVerde | ... | key grip |
| Louis Mawcinitt | ... | lighting design consultant |
| Steven C. McGee | ... | chief lighting technician (as Steve McGee) |
| Tom Munshower | ... | camera operator |
| John Powers | ... | grip |
| D. Stevens | ... | still photographer |
| Ty Suehiro | ... | best boy grip / dolly grip |
| Clarence Tindell | ... | grip |
| Scott Tindell | ... | grip (as Scott A. Tindell) |
| Clay H. Wilson | ... | best boy grip |
| Michael S. Endler | ... | first assistant camera: second camera (uncredited) |
| William McLachlan | ... | automated lighting programmer (uncredited) |
| Ron Newburn | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| David Giella | ... | casting associate |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Leigh Ann Oshirak | ... | casting assistant |
| Marshall Peck | ... | extras casting |
| Michele Bancroft | ... | location casting associate (uncredited) |
| Patrick Cunningham | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joe Diaz | ... | costumer |
| Darryle Johnson | ... | contributing costume designer |
| Jennifer Lax | ... | key costumer |
| Robert Mata | ... | on-set costumer |
| Rita McGhee | ... | on-set costumer |
| Susie Money | ... | key costumer |
| Hector Morales | ... | costume supervisor |
| Tracey White | ... | costumer |
| Dana R. Woods | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Richard Davis Jr. | ... | location manager (as Richard Davis) |
| Jay Gowey | ... | location representative: Harbor Star Stage |
| Jody Hummer | ... | location manager |
| Steven D. Levine | ... | assistant location manager (as Steve Levine) |
Music Department
| Daniel Allan Carlin | ... | music supervisor |
| Jeff Carson | ... | music editor |
| Tony DeFranco | ... | song production coordinator |
| Jorge Del Barrio | ... | conductor (as George Del Barrio) / orchestrator (as George Del Barrio) |
| Peter M. Gordon | ... | flute |
| Dan Humann | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Charles Martin Inouye | ... | music editor |
| Daryl B. Kell | ... | assistant music editor (as Daryl Kell) |
| William Kidd | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Darlene Koldenhoven | ... | vocal contractor |
| Chris Lord-Alge | ... | music mixer: songs / music recordist: songs |
| Norman Ludwin | ... | musician: bass |
| Joseph Magee | ... | music mixer: songs |
| Seth Riggs | ... | vocal coach |
| Allen Sides | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Michael Thompson | ... | musician: guitar solos |
| Fred Vogler | ... | music playback operator |
| Reggie Wilson | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Scottie Haskell | ... | score vocalist (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Alan Vavrin | ... | musician - percussion (uncredited) |
| Matt Walker | ... | music executive (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dawn Gilliam | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| William Hogue | ... | driver |
| Maylon Houston | ... | transportation coordinator (as Maylon 'Skook' Houston) |
| Ron Kelley | ... | transportation captain (as Ron Kelly) |
| Robert Neilson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| David Rosler | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Kent Belli | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Noel Bermudez | ... | production accountant |
| John Dennis | ... | assistant to producers |
| Jessica Drake | ... | dialect coach |
| Terry J. Erdmann | ... | unit publicist (as Terry Erdmann) |
| Michael Ferron | ... | assistant: Mr. Carlin |
| Dominic Fidelibus | ... | supervising copyist |
| Linda Folsom | ... | production coordinator |
| Jill Rene Gilbert | ... | assistant to executive producer (as Jill Gilbert) |
| Bonnie Hamilton | ... | technical advisor |
| Jane Harrison | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Kenneth Iwamasa | ... | assistant: Mr. Chapin |
| Jamie Kehoe | ... | craft service |
| Stephanie Koules | ... | assistant: Mr. Gibson |
| Kurt Loder | ... | consultant |
| Rick Marcena | ... | construction accountant |
| Vicki Matlin | ... | caterer |
| Peter Pav | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Peters | ... | choreographer |
| Angelo Rivers | ... | head wrangler |
| Eartha Robinson | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Deborah Ross | ... | title designer |
| Andrew T. Rothmund | ... | assistant: Ms. Bassett |
| Steven Tyler Sahlein | ... | post production manager |
| Ahmed Saker | ... | key set medic |
| Eleva Singleton | ... | production assistant (as D. Eleva Singleton) |
| Kevin Beard | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jeff Coopwood | ... | adr voice (uncredited) |
| Deanna Esmaeel | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Barbara Gregson | ... | film researcher (uncredited) |
| Kathy Kurasch | ... | techincal advisor (uncredited) |
| Kevin Longden | ... | guitar coach: Mr. Fishburne (uncredited) |
| Gabriel Trupin | ... | dancer (uncredited) |
| Emeline Williams-Sahlein | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Rhonda Graam | ... | special thanks |
| Chuck Lanham | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1993) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- C.B. Films S.A. (1993) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Buena Vista International (GBVI) (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1993) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (1993) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1993) (Australia) (theatrical) (through 'Buena Vista International')
- Touchstone Home Video (1993) (Germany) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1994) (Greece) (video)
- Touchstone Home Video (1994) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Fox Network (1996) (United States) (tv)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution Sverige AB (1999) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (1999) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- Gativideo (1994) (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- Disney Television Studios (for purposes of copyright law in the United Kingdom this picture was created by)
- Summersalt Equi-Service Ltd. (animal training)
- Virgin Records America (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Anna Mae Bullock always had a special voice. Soon after arriving in St. Louis to live with the mother who had walked out when she was small, she soon attracts the attention of pop group leader Ike Turner. She becomes his band's singer, his wife, and mother to his children - not all hers. In love with him and determined not to leave in the way her mother had, she finds herself the target of increasing violence from him who can't see who is making his band such a success. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times. When he learned that Angela Bassett had won the role of Tina Turner, he changed his mind. See more » |
| Goofs | In a scene dated 1968, Ike and Tina open for the Rolling Stones, doing "Proud Mary." The Stones didn't do any concerts in 1968; Ike and Tina opened for them in 1969. Creedence Clearwater Revival's original version was released in 1970. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Life with Mikey/Super Mario Bros./Guilty as Sin/What's Love Got to Do with It (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Tina's Wish See more » |
| Quotes |
Tina Turner:
[Walks up to the hotel counter bruised and bloodied]
I need to speak with your manager. Hotel Clerk: Yes ma'am, right away. George! Tina Turner: [George turns around] I'm... I'm Tina Turner. My husband and I just had a fight. I'm suppose to open at the Academy tonight. I have 36 cents and a Mobil card, but if you would give me a room, I SWEAR I will pay you back. [She starts removing her jewelry] George (the Ramada Inn Manager): No, no, no, that won't be necessary. Ms. Turner, I'd... I'd be honored, really. We'll take care of you. Tina Turner: Thank you. George (the Ramada Inn Manager): Nick, let's give Ms. Turner a room. See more » |