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People vs. Jean Harris
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People vs. Jean Harris

1981· Released
CrimeDramaRomanceTV Movie

Overview

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.

Ratings

TMDB
NR/10
IMDb
6.2/10

95 votes

Letterboxd

Director

George Schaefer

George Schaefer

Director

Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Jean Harris

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

Joel Aurnou

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Judge Russell R. Leggett

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

George Bolen

Priscilla Morrill

Priscilla Morrill

Juanita Edwards

Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall

Suzanne Van der Vreken

Millie Slavin

Millie Slavin

Narrator (voice)

Marlyn McAvoy

Bonnie

Sari Price

Court Officer

Al Ruscio

Al Ruscio

Det. Siciliano

David Cramer

Guard

David Cooper

Mr. Lalla

Milton Selzer

Milton Selzer

Dr. Roth

Alvin Ing

Alvin Ing

Dr. Louis Roh

Alan Manson

Alan Manson

Dr. Henry Francis Ryan

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