

People vs. Jean Harris
1981 · 147 min · Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
This dramatic re-enactment premiered a mere nine weeks after the actual headline-making trial of the refined private school headmistress who was convicted of the murder of her unfaithful lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, the famed "Scarsdale Diet" author.
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Writer
- George Lefferts
- Released
- May 7, 1981
- Language
- English
Cast

Ellen Burstyn
Jean Harris

Martin Balsam
Joel Aurnou

Richard Dysart
Judge Russell R. Leggett

Peter Coyote
George Bolen

Priscilla Morrill
Juanita Edwards

Sarah Marshall
Suzanne Van der Vreken

Millie Slavin
Narrator (voice)
Marlyn McAvoy
Bonnie
Sari Price
Court Officer

Al Ruscio
Det. Siciliano
David Cramer
Guard
David Cooper
Mr. Lalla
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