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.
Director: George Schaefer
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 147 min
Release Date: May 7, 1981
Cast
- Ellen Burstyn - Jean Harris
- Martin Balsam - Joel Aurnou
- Richard Dysart - Judge Russell R. Leggett
- Peter Coyote - George Bolen
- Priscilla Morrill - Juanita Edwards
- Sarah Marshall - Suzanne Van der Vreken
- Millie Slavin - Narrator (voice)
- Marlyn McAvoy - Bonnie
- Sari Price - Court Officer
- Al Ruscio - Det. Siciliano
Screenplay
Music: Brad Fiedel
Editing: Danny White, Harold V. McKenzie
Production: PKO Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Schaefer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People vs. Jean Harris about?
- 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.
- Who directed People vs. Jean Harris?
- People vs. Jean Harris was directed by George Schaefer.
- Who stars in People vs. Jean Harris?
- People vs. Jean Harris stars Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote, Priscilla Morrill, Sarah Marshall.
- How long is People vs. Jean Harris?
- People vs. Jean Harris has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- What genre is People vs. Jean Harris?
- People vs. Jean Harris is a Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was People vs. Jean Harris produced?
- People vs. Jean Harris was produced in United States of America.