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People vs. Jean Harris
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People vs. Jean Harris

1981-05-07 · 147 min · Not rated

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.

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Directors
George Schaefer
Production companies
PKO Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynJean Harris
Martin BalsamMartin BalsamJoel Aurnou
Richard DysartRichard DysartJudge Russell R. Leggett
Peter CoyotePeter CoyoteGeorge Bolen
Priscilla MorrillPriscilla MorrillJuanita Edwards
Sarah MarshallSarah MarshallSuzanne Van der Vreken
Millie SlavinMillie SlavinNarrator (voice)
Marlyn McAvoyBonnie
Sari PriceCourt Officer
Al RuscioAl RuscioDet. Siciliano
David CramerGuard
David CooperMr. Lalla
Milton SelzerMilton SelzerDr. Roth
Alvin IngAlvin IngDr. Louis Roh
Alan MansonAlan MansonDr. Henry Francis Ryan
Christopher CurryChristopher CurryOfficer McKenna
Lesley WoodsLesley WoodsClerk
Glenn CarlsonVonglan, the Jury Foreman

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