CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 0h 43m · NR
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

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The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.

Directed byTodd Haynes

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 43m
Language
EN
Released
July 15, 1987
Studios
Iced Tea Productions

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The Karen Carpenter Story - Trailer

The Karen Carpenter Story - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Merrill Gruver

Karen (voice)

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Richard (voice)

Melissa Brown

Mother (voice)

Rob LaBelle

Rob LaBelle

Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)

Cynthia Schneider

Dionne Warwick (voice)

Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes

Todd Donovan

Bruce Tuthill

Bruce Tuthill

Narrator (voice)

Gwen Kraus

Narrator (voice)

Nannie Doyle

Cherry Boone

Larry Kole

Announcer

Creative team
Directed by
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes
Written by
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes
Cynthia Schneider
Produced by
Cynthia Schneider
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes

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