The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
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?
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: October 22, 1969
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Alvin Sargent (Screenplay)
- John Nichols (Novel)
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Milton Krasner
Editing: Sam O'Steen, John W. Wheeler
Production: Paramount Pictures, Boardwalk Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en
Themes
School Life and Youth
Keywords
based on novel or book, college, broken heart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sterile Cuckoo about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Sterile Cuckoo?
- The Sterile Cuckoo was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
- Who stars in The Sterile Cuckoo?
- The Sterile Cuckoo stars Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, Tim McIntire, Anita Alberts, Eric Best, Chris Bugbee.
- How long is The Sterile Cuckoo?
- The Sterile Cuckoo has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Sterile Cuckoo?
- The Sterile Cuckoo is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did The Sterile Cuckoo gross?
- The Sterile Cuckoo grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was The Sterile Cuckoo produced?
- The Sterile Cuckoo was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Sterile Cuckoo?
- The themes of The Sterile Cuckoo include: School Life and Youth.