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People vs. Jean Harris
Released: May 7, 1981 (1981)
Runtime: 147 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Martin Balsam as Joel Aurnou
Age at release: 61
- Al Ruscio as Det. Siciliano
Age at release: 56
- Priscilla Morrill as Juanita Edwards
Age at release: 53
- Richard Dysart as Judge Russell R. Leggett
Age at release: 52
- Ellen Burstyn as Jean Harris
Age at release: 48
- Sarah Marshall as Suzanne Van der Vreken
Age at release: 47
- Peter Coyote as George Bolen
Age at release: 39
- Millie Slavin as Narrator (voice)
Age at release: Unknown
- Marlyn McAvoy as Bonnie
Age at release: Unknown
- Sari Price as Court Officer
Age at release: Unknown
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- Lesley Woods as Clerk
Age at release: 70
- Milton Selzer as Dr. Roth
Age at release: 62
- Alan Manson as Dr. Henry Francis Ryan
Age at release: 62
- Alvin Ing as Dr. Louis Roh
Age at release: 42
- Christopher Curry as Officer McKenna
Age at release: 32
- David Cramer as Guard
Age at release: Unknown
- David Cooper as Mr. Lalla
Age at release: Unknown
- Glenn Carlson as Vonglan, the Jury Foreman
Age at release: Unknown