
The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)
Comedy, Drama
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?
Director: Alan J. Pakula
The 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)

Warren Peterson
(uncredited)

Toni Shorrock
(uncredited)

Towyna Thomas
(uncredited)

Frances Tobin
(uncredited)

Adele Wynn
(uncredited)

Austin Green
Pookie's Father (uncredited)
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