The Sterile Cuckoo

This article is about the 1969 film. For the novel on which it was based, see The Sterile Cuckoo (novel).
The Sterile Cuckoo
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlan J. Pakula
Screenplay byAlvin Sargent
Based onThe Sterile Cuckoo
by John Nichols
Produced byDavid Lange
Alan J. Pakula
StarringLiza Minnelli
Wendell Burton
Tim McIntire
CinematographyMilton R. Krasner
Edited bySam O'Steen
Music byFred Karlin
Production
company
Boardwalk Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • October 22, 1969 (1969-10-22)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$14 million[1]

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.[2]

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.[2]

The film received two Oscar nominations for the 42nd Academy Awards: Liza Minnelli for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Fred Karlin & Dory Previn's song "Come Saturday Morning" (performed by the Sandpipers) for Best Original Song.

  1. ^ "Box Office Information for The Sterile Cuckoo". The Numbers. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
  2. ^ a b Canby, Vincent (October 23, 1969). "The Sterile Cuckoo (1969) Screen: 'The Sterile Cuckoo,' Old-Style TV Drama". The New York Times.