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The Sterile Cuckoo

The Sterile Cuckoo

First love... if it happens to you once, you're lucky

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?

ComedyDrama

Release: 1969-10-22Runtime: 107 minRating: 5.4 (31)

Cast

Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli

Pookie Adams

Wendell Burton

Wendell Burton

Jerry Payne

Tim McIntire

Tim McIntire

Charlie Schumacher

Anita Alberts

(uncredited)

Eric Best

(uncredited)

Chris Bugbee

Eddie Roe (uncredited)

Becki Davis

Becki Davis

(uncredited)

Philip S. Derfler

(uncredited)

Sandy Faison

Sandy Faison

Nancy Putnam (uncredited)

Mark P. Fish

(uncredited)

Crew

Alan J. Pakula

Alan J. Pakula

Director

Alvin Sargent

Alvin Sargent

Screenplay

John Nichols

Novel

Alan J. Pakula

Alan J. Pakula

Producer

Mike Moschella

Makeup Artist

Charles Spurgeon

Special Effects

John Wilkinson

Sound Recordist

Ben Winkler

Sound Recordist

Cherie

Hairstylist

David Lange

Executive Producer

Clips & Videos

The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0885]

The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0885]