

The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
First love... if it happens to you once, you're lucky
Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters

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)
Director & Crew
Alan J. Pakula
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The Sterile Cuckoo?
It has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 32 votes.
Who directed The Sterile Cuckoo?
The Sterile Cuckoo was directed by Alan J. Pakula and released in 1969.
How long is The Sterile Cuckoo?
The Sterile Cuckoo has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1969-10-22
- Box Office
- $14.0M
- Status
- Released





