What's Love Got to Do with It

~Who Needs A Heart When A Heart Can Be Broken?

Overview

Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1993-06-09
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $39100000
Runtime: 118 min

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