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The Sterile Cuckoo

PG19691h 47mAlan J. Pakula
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 68
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"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?

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Based On Novel Or BookCollegeBroken Heart

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What is The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) 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 stars in The Sterile Cuckoo?

The Sterile Cuckoo stars Liza Minnelli (Pookie Adams), Wendell Burton (Jerry Payne), Tim McIntire (Charlie Schumacher), Anita Alberts ((uncredited)), Eric Best ((uncredited)). The film was directed by Alan J. Pakula.

How long is The Sterile Cuckoo?

The Sterile Cuckoo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated PG.

Is The Sterile Cuckoo worth watching?

The Sterile Cuckoo holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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