The Karen Carpenter Story

The Karen Carpenter Story

1989 · 92 min · EN · NR · 7.2 (22 votes)
Dir. Joseph Sargent, Richard Carpenter · Starring Cynthia Gibb, Mitchell Anderson, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael McGuire, Lise Hilboldt, Kip Gilman

“She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over.”

DramaMusicTV Movie

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.

VIBE

A poignant and somber look at the tragic trajectory of a beloved voice. This film captures the bittersweet ache of success intertwined with profound personal struggle, leaving a lingering sense of sorrow and reflection.

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