The Sterile Cuckoo
| The Sterile Cuckoo | |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Alan J. Pakula |
| Produced by | David Lange Alan J. Pakula |
| Written by |
Screenplay: Alvin Sargent |
| Based on |
Novel: John Nichols |
| Starring |
Liza Minnelli Wendell Burton Tim McIntire |
| Music by | Fred Karlin |
| Cinematography | Milton R. Krasner |
| Edited by | Sam O'Steen |
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Production
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Boardwalk Productions
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time
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107 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $13,982,357 |
The Sterile Cuckoo (released in the UK as Pookie) is a 1969 American comedy-drama film released by Paramount Pictures that tells the story of an eccentric young couple whose relationship deepens despite their differences and inadequacies, and stars Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, and Tim McIntire.
The movie was adapted by Alvin Sargent from the 1965 novel by John Nichols, and directed by Alan J. Pakula, in his directing debut.
Much of the movie was filmed at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. Some of it was filmed in Sylvan Beach, New York, including the Sylvan Beach Union Chapel.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Liza Minnelli) and Best Music, Song (Fred Karlin and Dory Previn for "Come Saturday Morning").
Mary Ann "Pookie" Adams (Minnelli) is an oddball, quirky teenager who meets the quiet, reserved Jerry Payne (Burton) while waiting for a bus heading to their colleges, which are near each other, where they have enrolled as freshmen. Jerry immediately sees that Pookie is different, even strange. She lies to a nun on the bus so the nun will switch seats with her.
Jerry is beginning to settle into college life with his roommate (McIntire) when the aggressive Pookie shows up one Saturday morning out of the blue. They spend much time together over the weekend, and before long are seeing each other regularly.
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