Watch People vs. Jean Harris (1981) Official Trailer
0 / 10 IMDb May 7, 1981 2h 27m
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
Runtime
2h 27m
Release Date
May 7, 1981
Genre
Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Ellen Burstyn
as Jean Harris
Martin Balsam
as Joel Aurnou
Richard Dysart
as Judge Russell R. Leggett
Peter Coyote
as George Bolen
Priscilla Morrill
as Juanita Edwards
Sarah Marshall
as Suzanne Van der Vreken
Millie Slavin
as Narrator (voice)
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Marlyn McAvoy
as Bonnie
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Sari Price
as Court Officer
Al Ruscio
as Det. Siciliano
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David Cramer
as Guard
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David Cooper
as Mr. Lalla
Milton Selzer
as Dr. Roth
Alvin Ing
as Dr. Louis Roh
Alan Manson
as Dr. Henry Francis Ryan
Christopher Curry
as Officer McKenna
Lesley Woods
as Clerk
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Glenn Carlson
as Vonglan, the Jury Foreman
Production Companies
PKO Television
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