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1987

Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

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

Credits

Director

Todd Haynes

Producers

Todd Haynes , Cynthia Schneider

Writers

Todd Haynes , Cynthia Schneider

Cinematographer

Barry Ellsworth

Cast

Merrill Gruver , Michael Edwards , Melissa Brown , Rob LaBelle , Cynthia Schneider , Todd Haynes , Bruce Tuthill , Gwen Kraus , Nannie Doyle , Larry Kole

Studio

Iced Tea Productions

Genres

Drama Music

Posters

4
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) international poster - US
US international
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) character poster - US
US character
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story (1987) teaser poster - US
US teaser

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