Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story(1987)
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story Synopsis
The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) is a drama, music and history film directed by Todd Haynes, released on July 15, 1987 with a runtime of 43m. It stars Merrill Gruver, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown and Rob LaBelle. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Todd Haynes
- Writers:
- Todd Haynes, Cynthia Schneider
- Producers:
- Todd Haynes, Cynthia Schneider
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ellsworth
- Production:
- Iced Tea Productions
- Status:
- Released
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) Trailer
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Superstar - The Karen Carpenter Story (1988)
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Merrill Gruver
Merrill Gruver
as Karen (voice)
Michael Edwards
as Richard (voice)
- Melissa Brown
Melissa Brown
as Mother (voice)
Rob LaBelle
as Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)
- Cynthia Schneider
Cynthia Schneider
as Dionne Warwick (voice)
Todd Haynes
as Todd Donovan
Bruce Tuthill
as Narrator (voice)
- Gwen Kraus
Gwen Kraus
as Narrator (voice)
- Nannie Doyle
Nannie Doyle
as Cherry Boone
- Larry Kole
Larry Kole
as Announcer
- Joanne Barrett
Joanne Barrett
as Self-Singer
- Michele Manenti
Michele Manenti
as Michelle Hoyt, Musician
Key crew
Directed by Todd Haynes, written by Todd Haynes and Cynthia Schneider, produced by Todd Haynes and Cynthia Schneider.
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 66 ratings.
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story?
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The main cast of Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) includes Merrill Gruver, Michael Edwards, Melissa Brown, Rob LaBelle and Cynthia Schneider. The film was directed by Todd Haynes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story released?
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story was released on July 15, 1987 and runs for 43m.
Is Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story worth watching?
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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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