Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
“The brand new… All new”
Synopsis
The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.
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Superstar - The Karen Carpenter Story (1988)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-07-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Merrill Gruver
Karen (voice)
Michael Edwards
Richard (voice)
Melissa Brown
Mother (voice)
Rob LaBelle
Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)
Cynthia Schneider
Dionne Warwick (voice)
Todd Haynes
Todd Donovan
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival (Dallas)
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Haynes
- Screenplay & Story
- Todd Haynes
- Original Score
- Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter
- Original Title
- Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Iced Tea Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Haynes
Todd Haynes, Cynthia Schneider
Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter
Barry Ellsworth
Todd Haynes
Cynthia Schneider, Todd Haynes
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Haynes
Screenplay
Cynthia Schneider
Writer
Todd Haynes
Director
Gina Garan
Costume Design
Cynthia Schneider
Producer
Todd Haynes
Producer
Barry Ellsworth
Director of Photography
Todd Haynes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
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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?
The principal cast of Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story includes Merrill Gruver, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown, Rob LaBelle, Cynthia Schneider.
When was Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story released and how long is it?
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story was composed by Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).