
People vs. Jean Harris
May 7, 1981•2h 27m
CrimeDramaRomanceTV 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.
Director
George SchaeferWriters
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)
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Marlyn McAvoy
Bonnie
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Sari Price
Court Officer

Al Ruscio
Det. Siciliano
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David Cramer
Guard
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David Cooper
Mr. Lalla

Milton Selzer
Dr. Roth

Alvin Ing
Dr. Louis Roh

Alan Manson
Dr. Henry Francis Ryan

Christopher Curry
Officer McKenna

Lesley Woods
Clerk
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Glenn Carlson
Vonglan, the Jury Foreman