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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.

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Creators

George Schaefer — Director

Top cast

Ellen Burstyn portraitEllen BurstynJean HarrisMartin Balsam portraitMartin BalsamJoel AurnouRichard Dysart portraitRichard DysartJudge Russell R. LeggettPeter Coyote portraitPeter CoyoteGeorge BolenPriscilla Morrill portraitPriscilla MorrillJuanita EdwardsSarah Marshall portraitSarah MarshallSuzanne Van der VrekenMillie Slavin portraitMillie SlavinNarrator (voice)MMarlyn McAvoyBonnieSSari PriceCourt OfficerAl Ruscio portraitAl RuscioDet. Siciliano

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