People vs. Jean Harris

People vs. Jean Harris · 1981

People vs. Jean Harris (1981) is a Crime / Drama / Romance film directed by George Schaefer, starring Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart.

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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.

Cast

Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote, Priscilla Morrill, Sarah Marshall, Millie Slavin, Marlyn McAvoy

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Frequently asked

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.

When was "People vs. Jean Harris" released?

People vs. Jean Harris was released in 1981.

Who stars in "People vs. Jean Harris"?

The cast includes Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote.