The Sterile Cuckoo

The Sterile Cuckoo

5.4 | 1969-10-22 | Comedy Drama

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?

Featured Crew

Alan J. Pakula Director
John Nichols Novel
Alvin Sargent Screenplay
Alan J. Pakula Producer
Mike Moschella Makeup Artist
Charles Spurgeon Special Effects
David Lange Executive Producer
Cherie Hairstylist
John Wilkinson Sound Recordist
Ben Winkler Sound Recordist

Cast

Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
Pookie Adams
Wendell Burton
Wendell Burton
Jerry Payne
Tim McIntire
Tim McIntire
Charlie Schumacher
Anita Alberts
Anita Alberts
(uncredited)
Eric Best
Eric Best
(uncredited)
Chris Bugbee
Chris Bugbee
Eddie Roe (uncredited)
Becki Davis
Becki Davis
(uncredited)
Philip S. Derfler
Philip S. Derfler
(uncredited)
Sandy Faison
Sandy Faison
Nancy Putnam (uncredited)
Mark P. Fish
Mark P. Fish
(uncredited)

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