The Karen Carpenter Story
“She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over.”
Synopsis
Story of the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Karen Carpenter, who became a famous singer before battling anorexia and bulimia. This made-for-TV movie is the authorized version of the life of Karen Carpenter and was made with the approval of Richard Carpenter and the Carpenter family.
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The Karen Carpenter Story - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-13
Top Cast
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Cynthia Gibb
Karen Carpenter
Mitchell Anderson
Richard Carpenter
Peter Michael Goetz
Harold Carpenter
Michael McGuire
Sherwin Bash
Lise Hilboldt
Lucy
Kip Gilman
David Lattimer
Richard Minchenberg
Joe Osborn
Scott Burkholder
Ted
Louise Fletcher
Agnes Carpenter
John Patrick Reger
Bob Knight
Doug MacHugh
Dr. Lazwell
William Tucker
Peter Howard
Henry Crowell Jr.
Denny
Josh Cruze
Herb Alpert
Carrie Mitchum
Randi Bash
James Hong
Dr. Dentworth
Stephanie Griffin
Dr. Brooks
Hartley Silver
Band Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Carpenter, Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Morrow
- Original Score
- Richard Carpenter
- Original Title
- The Karen Carpenter Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Carpenter, Joseph Sargent
Barry Morrow
Richard Carpenter
Kees Van Oostrum
Richard Bracken, George Jay Nicholson
Robert Papazian, Hal Galli, Richard Carpenter
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Carpenter
Director
Joseph Sargent
Director
Barry Morrow
Writer
Robert Papazian
Producer
Hal Galli
Producer
Richard Bracken
Editor
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
George Jay Nicholson
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 The Karen Carpenter Story
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What is The Karen Carpenter Story about?
Story of the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Karen Carpenter, who became a famous singer before battling anorexia and bulimia. This made-for-TV movie is the authorized version of the life of Karen Carpenter and was made with the approval of Richard Carpenter and the Carpenter family.
Who directed The Karen Carpenter Story?
The Karen Carpenter Story was directed by Richard Carpenter, Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in The Karen Carpenter Story?
The principal cast of The Karen Carpenter Story includes Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael McGuire, Lise Hilboldt.
When was The Karen Carpenter Story released and how long is it?
The Karen Carpenter Story was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Karen Carpenter Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Karen Carpenter Story was composed by Richard Carpenter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Karen Carpenter Story?
The Karen Carpenter Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).