Drama ·Music ·History · United States of America · 1987 · 43m

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story poster
Director
Todd Haynes
Cast
Merrill Gruver as Karen (voice) Michael Edwards as Richard (voice) Melissa Brown as Mother (voice) Rob LaBelle as Dad / Mr. A&M (voice) Cynthia Schneider as Dionne Warwick (voice) Todd Haynes as Todd Donovan
Crew
Barry Ellsworth — Director of Photography Todd Haynes — Editor Todd Haynes — Screenplay Cynthia Schneider — Writer Cynthia Schneider — Producer Todd Haynes — Producer
Tagline

The brand new… All new

Synopsis

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

Trailer Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Todd Haynes Director Barry Ellsworth Director of Photography Todd Haynes Editor Todd Haynes Screenplay Cynthia Schneider Writer Cynthia Schneider Producer Todd Haynes Producer Gina Garan Costume Design
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