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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987)

Movie ★ 7.0 43 min

Drama Music History

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

Todd Haynes Director Cynthia Schneider Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 15, 1987
Runtime
43 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0094075
Language
Studio
Iced Tea Productions

Themes

Cast

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 Joanne Barrett Self-Singer Michele Manenti Michelle Hoyt, Musician Moira McCarty (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story about?
The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.
Who directed Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story stars Merrill Gruver, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown, Rob LaBelle.
When was Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story released?
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story is a 1987 drama, music, history film.
Where can I watch Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?
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