Movie·1969·1h 47m
The Sterile Cuckoo
First love... if it happens to you once, you're lucky
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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?
Written By
Alvin Sargent
Producer
Alan J. Pakula, David Lange
Cinematography
Milton Krasner
Music
Fred Karlin
Editor
Sam O'Steen
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
32 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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)
A. Frederick Gooseen
(uncredited)
Elizabeth Harrower
Landlady (uncredited)
Cynthia Hull
(uncredited)
John Hussey
(uncredited)
Tim Laurie
(uncredited)
Margaret Markov
(uncredited)
Paul McConnell
(uncredited)
Jawn McKinley
Helen Upshaw (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Alan J. Pakula
Director, Producer
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
David Lange
Executive Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Sam O'Steen
Editor
John W. Wheeler
Editor
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