The Sterile Cuckoo

(1969)Directed by Alan J. Pakula107 min · PGComedy, Drama
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?

Liza Minnellias Pookie Adams
Wendell Burtonas Jerry Payne
Tim McIntireas Charlie Schumacher
Anita Albertsas (uncredited)
Eric Bestas (uncredited)
Chris Bugbeeas Eddie Roe (uncredited)
Becki Davisas (uncredited)
Philip S. Derfleras (uncredited)
Sandy Faisonas Nancy Putnam (uncredited)
Mark P. Fishas (uncredited)
A. Frederick Gooseenas (uncredited)
Elizabeth Harroweras Landlady (uncredited)
Cynthia Hullas (uncredited)
John Husseyas (uncredited)
Tim Laurieas (uncredited)
Margaret Markovas (uncredited)
Paul McConnellas (uncredited)
Jawn McKinleyas Helen Upshaw (uncredited)
Warren Petersonas (uncredited)
Toni Shorrockas (uncredited)
Frances Tobinas (uncredited)
Adele Wynnas (uncredited)
Austin Greenas Pookie's Father (uncredited)