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People vs. Jean Harris

Name: People vs. Jean Harris
Genre: crime, drama, romance, tv movie
Released: 1981-05-07
Duration: 147 min
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote, Priscilla Morrill

1981 · 2h 27m

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What is it about? People vs. Jean Harris

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.

Cast and crew People vs. Jean Harris

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Creators

Full cast and crew18 cast members, 29 crew

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
David Cramer · Guard
David Cooper · Lalla
Milton Selzer · Roth
Alvin Ing · Louis Roh
Alan Manson · Henry Francis Ryan
Christopher Curry · Officer McKenna
Lesley Woods · Clerk
Glenn Carlson · Vonglan, the Jury Foreman

Crew:

George Lefferts · Writer
George Schaefer · Director
Danny White · Editor
Susan Bluestein · Casting
Noel Taylor · Costume Design
Paul Klein · Executive Producer
Harold V. McKenzie · Editor
George Schaefer · Producer
Brad Fiedel · Original Music Composer
Marsha Kleinman · Casting

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Details People vs. Jean Harris

First theatrical release: May 7, 1981
Country: United States
Original language: English

Studio: PKO Television

Frequently asked questions

How long is People vs. Jean Harris?

2h 27m (147 minutes).

Who’s in People vs. Jean Harris?

Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote, Priscilla Morrill, Sarah Marshall, Millie Slavin, Marlyn McAvoy, Sari Price, and Al Ruscio. Directed by George Schaefer.

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