Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story
Jul 15 1987
•1h 43m
•Drama, Music, Animation
The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.
Cast
See allMerrill Gruver
Karen (voice)
Michael Edwards
Richard (voice)
Melissa Brown
Mother (voice)
Rob LaBelle
Dad / Mr. A&M (voice)
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