Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story
2000 · 85 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama
The true life story of famed singer Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat 'King' Cole. Gripping drama of her struggle with addiction and living in her father's shadow while still maintaining her own celebrity status.
Directed by Robert Townsend · Written by Natalie Cole
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Natalie Cole Herself -
Diahann Carroll Maria Cole -
James McDaniel Nat 'King' Cole -
Theresa Randle Natalie Cole -
Michael Anthony Rawlins Chuck Johnson -
Randy J. Goodwin Marvin Yancy - P Peter Wright Bruce Lundvall
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Clé Bennett Abdullah - S Stephanie Sams Natalie Cole (8-11)
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Andrea Lewis Natalie Cole (14-15) -
A.J. Saudin Robbie (6) - C Catherine Burdon Cookie Cole (20-39)
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