People vs. Jean Harris

The story

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.

Cast & crew

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 McAvoy

Marlyn McAvoyBonnie

Sari Price

Sari PriceCourt Officer

Al RuscioDet. Siciliano

David Cramer

David CramerGuard

David Cooper

David CooperMr. Lalla