People vs. Jean Harris
1981, English. Directed by George Schaefer.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George SchaeferDirector
- Ellen BurstynJean Harris
- Martin BalsamJoel Aurnou
- Richard DysartJudge Russell R. Leggett
- Peter CoyoteGeorge Bolen
- Priscilla MorrillJuanita Edwards
- Sarah MarshallSuzanne Van der Vreken
- Millie SlavinNarrator (voice)
- Marlyn McAvoyBonnie
- Sari PriceCourt Officer
- Al RuscioDet. Siciliano
- David CramerGuard
- David CooperMr. Lalla
Details
- Released
- 7 May 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Lefferts
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People vs. Jean Harris runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
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People vs. Jean Harris isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 May 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like People vs. Jean Harris?
If you liked People vs. Jean Harris, try Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate, Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent, Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy.
Who directed People vs. Jean Harris?
People vs. Jean Harris (1981) was directed by George Schaefer and stars Ellen Burstyn, Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart.