The Sterile Cuckoo
| The Sterile Cuckoo | |
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| Directed by | Alan J. Pakula |
| Screenplay by | Alvin Sargent |
| Based on | The Sterile Cuckoo by John Nichols |
| Produced by | David Lange Alan J. Pakula |
| Starring | Liza Minnelli Wendell Burton Tim McIntire |
| Cinematography | Milton R. Krasner |
| Edited by | Sam O'Steen |
| Music by | Fred Karlin |
Production company | Boardwalk Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $14 million |
The Sterile Cuckoo (released in the UK as Pookie) is a 1969 American comedy-drama film by producer-director Alan J. Pakula that tells the story of an eccentric young couple whose relationship deepens despite their differences and inadequacies. It stars Liza Minnelli, Wendell Burton, and Tim McIntire.
The film was adapted by Alvin Sargent from the 1965 novel by John Nichols, directed by Pakula in his directing debut, and was released by Paramount Pictures.
The film received two Oscar nominations for the 42nd Academy Awards: Liza Minnelli for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Fred Karlin and Dory Previn's song "Come Saturday Morning" (performed by the Sandpipers) for Best Original Song.