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The Sterile Cuckoo
1969 1h 47m Alan J. Pakula

The Sterile Cuckoo

★ 6.7 IMDb
Drama Comedy Romance
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?
WriterAlvin Sargent
Production DesignerRoland Anderson
MusicFred Karlin

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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Academy Award for Best Actress
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