The People vs. Jean Harris
The People vs. Jean Harris is a 1981 American television film directed by George Schaefer and starring Ellen Burstyn as Jean Harris, the convicted murderer of Herman Tarnower.[1][2][3] The film was based on the actual transcript of the trial.
| The People vs. Jean Harris | |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | George Lefferts |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Starring | Ellen Burstyn |
| Narrated by | Millie Slavin |
| Theme music composer | Brad Fiedel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Paul Klein |
| Producer | George Schaefer |
| Editors | Harold McKenzie Danny White |
| Running time | 147 minutes |
| Production company | PKO Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | May 7, 1981 |
For her portrayal as Harris, Burstyn was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.[4]
Cast
- Ellen Burstyn as Jean Harris
- Martin Balsam as Joel Arnou
- Richard Dysart as Judge Russell R. Leggett
- Peter Coyote as George Bolen
- Priscilla Morrill as Juanita Edwards
- Sarah Marshall as Suzanne van der Vreken
- Millie Slavin as Narrator
- Al Ruscio as Siciliano
References
- Berlage, Randall V. (9 May 1981). "'The People vs. Jean Harris' was an accurate but..." United Press International. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- "Picks and Pans Review: The People Vs. Jean Harris". People. 11 May 1981. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- Feron, James (9 May 1981). "PORTRAYAL ON TV REPORTEDLY DISPLEASES JEAN HARRIS". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- Zakarin, Jordan (29 December 2012). "Jean Harris, 'Scarsdale Diet' Killer and Cultural Flashpoint, Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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