The Karen Carpenter Story
She'd only just begun... and suddenly it was over.
7.2
22 votes
January 1, 1989
1h 32m
Drama
Music
TV Movie
Overview
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
Where to watch
In United States
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in United States right now.
Cast
Cynthia Gibb
Karen Carpenter
Mitchell Anderson
Richard Carpenter
Peter Michael Goetz
Harold Carpenter
Michael McGuire
Sherwin Bash
Lise Hilboldt
Lucy
Kip Gilman
David LattimerR
Richard Minchenberg
Joe OsbornS
Scott Burkholder
Ted
Louise Fletcher
Agnes Carpenter
John Patrick Reger
Bob KnightD
Doug MacHugh
Dr. LazwellW
William Tucker
Peter HowardH
Henry Crowell Jr.
Denny
Josh Cruze
Herb Alpert
Carrie Mitchum
Randi BashMore like this
Spin
2021
Let It Shine
2012
Double Teamed!
2002
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006
Grease Live
2016
Girl Fight
2011
Beyond the Sea
2004
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1980
Camp Rock
2008
You Got Served
2004
The Wiz Live!
2015
Unsung Hero
2024
The Sound of Music Live!
2013
Clouds
2020
Tru Confessions
2002
Jacob
1994
The Bridge Part 2
2016
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015
A Wrinkle in Time
2003