Mrs. Harris
“She loved him. So she shot him.”
Synopsis
Based on the sensational 1980s media event, famed cardiologist Herman Tarnower meets a particularly brutal end at the hands of his jilted lover, Jean Harris.
Top Cast
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Annette Bening
Jean Harris
Ben Kingsley
Herman Tarnower
Cloris Leachman
Pearl "Billie" Schwartz
Lawrence O'Donnell
Judge Leggett
Frank Whaley
George Bolen
Bill Smitrovich
Joel Arnou
Frances Fisher
Marge Richey Jacobson
Michael Gross
Leslie Jacobson
Ronald Guttman
Henri
John Patrick Amedori
Young David Harris
Brad McCoy
Young Jimmy Harris
John Rubinstein
Tarnower's Best Friend
Brett Butler
Tarnower's Ex #1
Lee Garlington
Tarnower's Ex #2
Ellen Burstyn
Former Tarnower Steady
Cristine Rose
Suzanne
Jessica Tuck
Wife #1
Robert Cicchini
Det. Siciliano
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phyllis Nagy
- Screenplay & Story
- Phyllis Nagy
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- Mrs. Harris
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Killer Films, Number 9 Films, John Wells Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phyllis Nagy
Phyllis Nagy, Shana Alexander
Alex Wurman
Lee Percy, Curtiss Clayton
Christine Vachon, John Wells, Elizabeth Karlsen, Chrisann Verges, Pamela Koffler
Department Leadership Roster
Phyllis Nagy
Director
Phyllis Nagy
Screenplay
Lee Percy
Editor
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Chrisann Verges
Producer
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
Alison Dominitz
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs. Harris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mrs. Harris about?
Based on the sensational 1980s media event, famed cardiologist Herman Tarnower meets a particularly brutal end at the hands of his jilted lover, Jean Harris.
Who directed Mrs. Harris?
Mrs. Harris was directed by Phyllis Nagy.
Who stars in Mrs. Harris?
The principal cast of Mrs. Harris includes Annette Bening, Ben Kingsley, Cloris Leachman, Lawrence O'Donnell, Frank Whaley.
When was Mrs. Harris released and how long is it?
Mrs. Harris was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Harris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Harris was composed by Alex Wurman.
Is Mrs. Harris based on a book or true story?
Mrs. Harris is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Shana Alexander".