The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
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Plot.
Uptight college freshman Jerry Payne finds a carefree friend in zany Pookie. After an awkward meeting on the bus, Pookie quickly works her way into Jerry's life. She makes an unannounced visit to Jerry's campus, and before long annoyance turns to affection, and friendship turns to romance. But with Pookie's increasingly neurotic behavior, how long can this love affair last?
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Cast & Crew.
Liza Minnelli
Pookie Adams
Wendell Burton
Jerry Payne
Tim McIntire
Charlie Schumacher
Anita Alberts
(uncredited)
Eric Best
(uncredited)
Chris Bugbee
Eddie Roe (uncredited)
Becki Davis
(uncredited)
Philip S. Derfler
(uncredited)
Sandy Faison
Nancy Putnam (uncredited)
Mark P. Fish
(uncredited)
A. Frederick Gooseen
(uncredited)
Elizabeth Harrower
Landlady (uncredited)
Cynthia Hull
(uncredited)
John Hussey
(uncredited)
Tim Laurie
(uncredited)
Fred Lerner
(uncredited)
Margaret Markov
(uncredited)
Paul McConnell
(uncredited)
Jawn McKinley
Helen Upshaw (uncredited)
Warren Peterson
(uncredited)
Toni Shorrock
(uncredited)
Towyna Thomas
(uncredited)
Frances Tobin
(uncredited)
Adele Wynn
(uncredited)
Austin Green
Pookie's Father (uncredited)
Alan J. Pakula
Director / Producer
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
John Nichols
Novel
Mike Moschella
Makeup Artist
Charles Spurgeon
Special Effects
Ben Winkler
Sound Recordist
Cherie
Hairstylist
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 22, 1969
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 47m
Content RatingPG
Box Office$14,000,000
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
based on novel or book
college
broken heart
Wiki.
The Sterile Cuckoo (released in the UK as Pookie) is a 1969 American comedy-drama film by producer-director Alan J. Pakula that tells the story of an eccentric young couple whose relationship deepens despite their differences and inadequacies. It stars Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, and Tim McIntire.
The film was adapted by Alvin Sargent from the 1965 novel by John Nichols, directed by Pakula in his directing debut, and was released by Paramount Pictures.
The film received two Oscar nominations for the 42nd Academy Awards: Liza Minnelli for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Fred Karlin & Dory Previn's song "Come Saturday Morning" (performed by the Sandpipers) for Best Original Song.
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