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The Sterile Cuckoo

1969 • 1h47m Comedy, Drama

Rating

5.4/10

Popularity

1

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?

Details

Director

Alan J. Pakula

Screenplay

Alvin Sargent

Cast

Liza Minnelli

Wendell Burton

Tim McIntire

Release date

10/22/1969

Status

Released

Revenue

$14,000,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

31