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The Karen Carpenter Story (1989)

NR · 1989-01-01 · 1h 32m · EN
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She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over.

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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Joseph SargentDirectorBarry MorrowWriterRichard CarpenterDirector

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Cynthia GibbCynthia GibbKaren CarpenterMitchell AndersonMitchell AndersonRichard CarpenterPeter Michael GoetzPeter Michael GoetzHarold CarpenterMichael McGuireMichael McGuireSherwin BashLise HilboldtLise HilboldtLucyKip GilmanKip GilmanDavid LattimerScott BurkholderScott BurkholderTedLouise FletcherLouise FletcherAgnes CarpenterJohn Patrick RegerJohn Patrick RegerBob KnightDoug MacHughDoug MacHughDr. LazwellWilliam TuckerWilliam TuckerPeter HowardHenry Crowell Jr.Henry Crowell Jr.Denny

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Rise and fallPositive musicMusical siblings

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Genre affinityDrama · Music · Tv MovieTheme affinityRise And Fall · Positive Music · Musical SiblingsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference124965 · 602955Actor preference149768 · 25174 · 122686Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Karen Carpenter Story

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.

How long is The Karen Carpenter Story?

The Karen Carpenter Story has a runtime of 92 minutes.