The Sterile Cuckoo(1969)
First love... if it happens to you once, you're lucky
The Sterile Cuckoo Synopsis
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?
The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) is a comedy and drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula, released on October 22, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, Tim McIntire and Anita Alberts. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Writers:
- Alvin Sargent, John Nichols
- Producers:
- Alan J. Pakula
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Boardwalk Productions
- Revenue:
- $14,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) Trailer
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The Sterile Cuckoo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liza Minnelli
as Pookie Adams
Wendell Burton
as Jerry Payne
Tim McIntire
as Charlie Schumacher
- Anita Alberts
Anita Alberts
as (uncredited)
- Eric Best
Eric Best
as (uncredited)
- Chris Bugbee
Chris Bugbee
as Eddie Roe (uncredited)
Becki Davis
as (uncredited)
- Philip S. Derfler
Philip S. Derfler
as (uncredited)
Sandy Faison
as Nancy Putnam (uncredited)
- Mark P. Fish
Mark P. Fish
as (uncredited)
- A. Frederick Gooseen
A. Frederick Gooseen
as (uncredited)
Elizabeth Harrower
as Landlady (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, written by Alvin Sargent and John Nichols, produced by Alan J. Pakula.
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The Sterile Cuckoo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Sterile Cuckoo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sterile Cuckoo online?
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The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sterile Cuckoo?
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The main cast of The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) includes Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, Tim McIntire, Anita Alberts and Eric Best. The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sterile Cuckoo released?
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The Sterile Cuckoo was released on October 22, 1969 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Sterile Cuckoo worth watching?
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The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sterile Cuckoo?
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Yes. The official The Sterile Cuckoo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.