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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.
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People vs. Jean Harris
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Cast
🎭 Crime
🎭 Drama
🎭 Romance
🎭 TV Movie
🎬 George Schaefer
👤 Ellen Burstyn
👤 Martin Balsam
👤 Richard Dysart
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Questions about People vs. Jean Harris
How long is People vs. Jean Harris?
People vs. Jean Harris has a runtime of 2h 27m (2 hours and 27 minutes).
Who directed People vs. Jean Harris?
People vs. Jean Harris was directed by George Schaefer and released in 1981.
What genre is People vs. Jean Harris?
People vs. Jean Harris is a Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie film (1981).
Who stars in People vs. Jean Harris?
The cast of People vs. Jean Harris includes Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, Peter Coyote, Priscilla Morrill.
