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Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000): Cast

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Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story is a 2000 drama directed by Robert Townsend, starring Theresa Randle as Natalie Cole, Diahann Carroll and James McDaniel. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Robert Townsend
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story About?

The premise of Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story without spoilers.

The true life story of famed singer Natalie Cole, daughter of Nat ‘King’ Cole, follows her personal and professional struggles. It dramatizes her battle with addiction, the pressure of living in her father’s legendary shadow, and how she fought to preserve her own celebrity status and artistic identity.

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story Cast & Characters

Theresa Randle leads the cast as Natalie Cole, with Diahann Carroll as Maria Cole and James McDaniel as Nat 'King' Cole. Directed by Robert Townsend; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Townsend

More films directed by Robert Townsend, best-rated first: Hollywood Shuffle, Eddie Murphy: Raw, Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? and Bill Cosby: Far From Finished.

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Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story Also Known As

Also known as “为爱而生”.

Also known as
  • 为爱而生

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Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story?

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story released?

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story was released on December 10, 2000.

Who directed Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story?

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story was directed by Robert Townsend.

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Who is in the cast of Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story?

Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story stars Theresa Randle as Natalie Cole, Diahann Carroll as Maria Cole and James McDaniel as Nat 'King' Cole, among 13 credited actors.

Does Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Livin’ for Love: The Natalie Cole Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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