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Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

1987· 0h 43m

DramaMusicHistory

Directed by Todd Haynes

7.0/ 10

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Overview

The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.

Cast

Merrill Gruver

Karen (voice)

Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards

Richard (voice)

Melissa Brown

Mother (voice)

Rob LaBelle

Rob LaBelle

Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)

Cynthia Schneider

Dionne Warwick (voice)

Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes

Todd Donovan

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