Angela Bassett, Khandi Alexander, Laurence Fishburne

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R, 1 hr. 59 min.

Directed by: Brian Gibson

Release Date: June 9, 1993

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DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002

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  • July 30, 2009
    The life story of Tina Turner, from her rise to fame with Husband Ike Turner, to the domestic abuse she suffered and the courage of the woman who reinvented herself and became a star in her own right.

    Angela Bassett lives and breaths Tina Turner in her interpretation of the we...( read more)ll-known singer. Larry Fishburne was so unlikable, he played his part well.
  • October 5, 2008
    The story of how Anna Mae Bullock grew up to become rock & roll legend Tina Turner.
  • August 26, 2008
    Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne are amazing as Ike and Tina Turner. This story covers The rock queens life story, and showing trials of not just women, but the struggles of colored (anyone, not considered caucasian)people. It covers the Queen of Rock's trials and hardships ...( read more)to reach the top again.
  • September 1, 2007
    Fantastic film about a triumphing woman! And so quotable.."I don't want the cake Ike!"
  • August 26, 2007
    Standard film, mediocre, nothing further, worth one watch or two.
  • November 13, 2009
    ANGELA BASSETT
    Nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for 'What's Love Got To Do With It' , she did secure a Golden Globe for her heart-wrenching portrayal of Tina Turner in this bio-pic. Under-rated by Hollywood - those of us who know what we're talking about give her maximum resp...( read more)ect.
  • November 7, 2009
    le parcours incroyable d'une femme très courageuse
  • October 25, 2009
    shows how cruel life can be, and that people can really get out of the dark.
  • September 30, 2009
    http://static.flixstercdn.com/static/images/wiz_ni.gif
  • September 24, 2009
    Should have just ate the cake.

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  • dancelaughsexy
    February 10, 2007
    rough what do u mean by rough got her in here screaming like a man it dont make no sense to me......lol
  • dancelaughsexy
    January 22, 2007
    i luv this movie.....its the best movie of that year.

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