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Mrs. Harris is a 2005 American-British made-for-television drama film written and directed by Phyllis Nagy. The teleplay, based on the book Very Much a Lady by Shana Alexander, focuses on the tempestuous relationship between Herman Tarnower, noted cardiologist and author of the New York Times bestseller The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet, and headmistress Jean Harris. Produced by Killer Films, Number 9 Films, and John Wells for HBO Films, it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2005, before its broadcast on HBO on February 25, 2006.
Original Release
02/25/2006
US Release
02/25/2006
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Annette Bening | Jean Harris |
| Ben Kingsley | Herman Tarnower |
| Cloris Leachman | Pearl 'Billie' Schwartz - Tarnower's Sister / 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Annette Bening | Jean Harris |
| Ben Kingsley | Herman Tarnower |
| Cloris Leachman | Pearl 'Billie' Schwartz - Tarnower's Sister / 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 Ex #1 / 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 |
| Michael Paul Chan | Dr. Louis Roh |
| Nan Martin | Mama Tarnower |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Elizabeth Karlsen | Executive Producer |
| Pamela Koffler | Executive Producer |
| Christine Vachon | Executive Producer |
| John Wells | Executive Producer |
| Timothy Bird | Producer |
| Juanita Diana Feeney | Producer |
| Chrisann Verges | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 2006 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special | Nominated |
