People vs. Jean Harris

Overview

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.

Directed by George Schaefer

Top 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)

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Marlyn McAvoy

Bonnie

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Sari Price

Court Officer

Al Ruscio

Det. Siciliano

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David Cramer

Guard

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David Cooper

Mr. Lalla

Milton Selzer

Dr. Roth

Alvin Ing

Dr. Louis Roh

Alan Manson

Dr. Henry Francis Ryan

Christopher Curry

Officer McKenna

Lesley Woods

Clerk

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Glenn Carlson

Vonglan, the Jury Foreman

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