The Karen Carpenter Story(1989)
She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over.
The Karen Carpenter Story 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.
The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz and Michael McGuire. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Sargent
- Writers:
- Barry Morrow
- Producers:
- Hal Galli, Robert Papazian
- Cinematographer:
- Kees Van Oostrum
- Status:
- Released
The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) Trailer
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The Karen Carpenter Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cynthia Gibb
as Karen Carpenter
Mitchell Anderson
as Richard Carpenter
Peter Michael Goetz
as Harold Carpenter
Michael McGuire
as Sherwin Bash
Lise Hilboldt
as Lucy
Kip Gilman
as David Lattimer
- Richard Minchenberg
Richard Minchenberg
as Joe Osborn
- Scott Burkholder
Scott Burkholder
as Ted
Louise Fletcher
as Agnes Carpenter
John Patrick Reger
as Bob Knight
- Doug MacHugh
Doug MacHugh
as Dr. Lazwell
- William Tucker
William Tucker
as Peter Howard
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Sargent, written by Barry Morrow, produced by Hal Galli and Robert Papazian.
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The Karen Carpenter Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Karen Carpenter Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Karen Carpenter Story online?
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Who stars in The Karen Carpenter Story?
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The main cast of The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) includes Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael McGuire and Lise Hilboldt. The film was directed by Joseph Sargent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Karen Carpenter Story released?
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The Karen Carpenter Story was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Karen Carpenter Story worth watching?
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The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Karen Carpenter Story?
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Yes. The official The Karen Carpenter Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.