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The Karen Carpenter Story

NR19891h 32mRichard Carpenter,Joseph Sargent
IMDb 6.9
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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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Rise And FallPositive MusicMusical Siblings

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What is The Karen Carpenter Story (1989) 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 stars in The Karen Carpenter Story?

The Karen Carpenter Story stars Cynthia Gibb (Karen Carpenter), Mitchell Anderson (Richard Carpenter), Peter Michael Goetz (Harold Carpenter), Michael McGuire (Sherwin Bash), Lise Hilboldt (Lucy). The film was directed by Richard Carpenter.

How long is The Karen Carpenter Story?

The Karen Carpenter Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated NR.

Is The Karen Carpenter Story worth watching?

The Karen Carpenter Story holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, Music, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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