The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)

Synopsis of The Sterile Cuckoo

Liza Minnelli is Pookie Adams, a relentlessly kooky coed in The Sterile Cuckoo. The film's focus, however, is on Wendell Burton (likewise making his first screen appearance) as reserved young college student Jerry. He is actively pursued by the unpredictable Pookie, who helps him to survive his first months in school. Gradually, however, it is obvious that Jerry is outgrowing Pookie. Both, however, have benefited from the relationship (he has gained self-confidence, she is now able to come to grips with her unhappy home life) and their parting is a tender one. Not unlike his stars, Alan J. Pakula was making his directorial bow with The Sterile Cuckoo, which earned an Oscar nomination for its theme song "Come Saturday Morning." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Alan J. Pakula

Writer(s):

Alvin Sargent, John Nichols

Producer(s):

Alan J. Pakula

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Sexual Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)

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