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.
GENRES:
Crime • Drama • Romance • TV movie
DIRECTION:
George Schaefer
Same Director or Cast
Cast & Characters
| Ellen Burstyn | Jean Harris |
| Martin Balsam | Joel Aurnou |
| Richard Dysart | Judge Russell R. Leggett |
| Peter Coyote | George Bolen |
| Priscilla Morrill | Juanita Edwards |
| Al Ruscio | Siciliano |
| Milton Selzer | Dr. Roth |
| Marlyn McAvoy | Bonnie |
| Alan Manson | Dr. Ryan |
| Sarah Marshall | Suzanne van der Vreken |
| Alvin Ing | Dr. Roh |
| David Cramer | Guard |