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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1989
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Music, TV Movie
Votes22
DirectorJoseph Sargent, Richard Carpenter
WritersBarry Morrow
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Karen Carpenter Story
About The Karen Carpenter Story
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.
Directed by Joseph Sargent, Richard Carpenter, The Karen Carpenter Story leans on a strong ensemble — Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1989.
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