People vs. Jean Harris

1981 • 2h27m • Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Popularity

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.

Details

Director

George Schaefer

Screenplay

George Lefferts

Cast

Ellen Burstyn

Martin Balsam

Richard Dysart

Release date

5/7/1981

Status

Released