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People vs. Jean Harris (1981)

1981-05-07 · 2h 27m · EN
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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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George SchaeferDirectorGeorge LeffertsWriter

Top billed cast

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Ellen BurstynEllen BurstynJean HarrisMartin BalsamMartin BalsamJoel AurnouRichard DysartRichard DysartJudge Russell R. LeggettPriscilla MorrillPriscilla MorrillJuanita EdwardsPeter CoyotePeter CoyoteGeorge BolenSarah MarshallSarah MarshallSuzanne Van der VrekenMarlyn McAvoyMarlyn McAvoyBonnieMilton SelzerMilton SelzerDr. RothSari PriceSari PriceCourt OfficerAl RuscioAl RuscioDet. SicilianoDavid CramerDavid CramerGuardDavid CooperDavid CooperMr. Lalla

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference155014

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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.

How long is People vs. Jean Harris?

People vs. Jean Harris has a runtime of 147 minutes.