| The People vs. Jean Harris | |
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| Written by | George Lefferts |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Millie Slavin |
| Composer | Brad Fiedel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Paul Klein |
| Producer | George Schaefer |
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| Running time | 147 minutes |
| Production company | PKO Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | May 7 – May 8, 1981 |
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The People vs. Jean Harris is a 1981 American courtroom drama television film directed and produced by George Schaefer. The screenplay, written by George Lefferts, is based on a transcript of the trial of Jean Harris, who was convicted of murdering her ex-lover Herman Tarnower. The film stars Ellen Burstyn as Harris, with Martin Balsam, Richard Dysart, and Peter Coyote in supporting roles.
The People vs. Jean Harris originally aired in two parts on NBC on May 7 and 8, 1981. For her performance, Burstyn was nominated for her first Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.