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Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story (2007): Cast

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Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story is a 2007 music documentary directed by Samantha Peters, starring Karen Carpenter, Linda Perry and Richard Carpenter. It runs 58 minutes.

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Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Samantha Peters
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story About?

The premise of Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story without spoilers.

A documentary that chronicles the rise of sibling duo Richard and Karen Carpenter, whose gentle pop sound made them one of the best‑selling acts of the 1970s. It delves into the hidden pressures, personal struggles and a damaging secret that ultimately led to a tragic end.

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Cast & crew

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story Cast

Karen Carpenter leads the cast, with Linda Perry and Richard Carpenter. Directed by Samantha Peters; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Samantha Peters

More films directed by Samantha Peters: A Life on Screen, Hugh Grant, Michael Palin: A Life on Screen, A Life On Screen: Stephen Fry and Agnetha: ABBA & After.

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Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story?

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story runs 58 minutes.

When was Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story released?

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story was released on April 9, 2007.

Who directed Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story?

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story was directed by Samantha Peters.

More films by Samantha Peters

Who is in the cast of Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story?

Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story stars Karen Carpenter, Linda Perry and Richard Carpenter, among 4 credited actors.

Does Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Only Yesterday: The Carpenters Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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