The Karen Carpenter Story
"She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over."
Originally released in 1989. The Karen Carpenter Story is a drama/music film. directed by Joseph Sargent.
Starring Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, and Peter Michael Goetz
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top 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
as Joe Osborn
Scott Burkholder
as Ted
Louise Fletcher
as Agnes Carpenter
John Patrick Reger
as Bob Knight
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Karen Carpenter Story?
The Karen Carpenter Story was directed by Joseph Sargent.
How long is The Karen Carpenter Story?
The Karen Carpenter Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Karen Carpenter Story released?
The Karen Carpenter Story was released on January 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Karen Carpenter Story?
The main cast of The Karen Carpenter Story includes Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael McGuire, Lise Hilboldt.