People vs. Jean Harris - 1981

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.

147min
1981
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Ellen Burstyn profile pictureEllen BurstynJean Harris
Martin Balsam profile pictureMartin BalsamJoel Aurnou
Richard Dysart profile pictureRichard DysartJudge Russell R. Leggett
Peter Coyote profile picturePeter CoyoteGeorge Bolen
Sarah Marshall profile pictureSarah MarshallSuzanne Van der Vreken
Millie Slavin profile pictureMillie SlavinNarrator (voice)
Al Ruscio profile pictureAl RuscioDet. Siciliano
Alvin Ing profile pictureAlvin IngDr. Louis Roh
Alan Manson profile pictureAlan MansonDr. Henry Francis Ryan
Christopher Curry profile pictureChristopher CurryOfficer McKenna

About People vs. Jean Harris

People vs. Jean Harris 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.

Runtime: 147min

Extra details

Original Title: People vs. Jean Harris
Original Language: English
Directed By: George Schaefer
Production Companies
PKO Television