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.

Awards and nominations

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| rowspan="2"| Academy Awards

| Best Actress

| Liza Minnelli

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| Best Song – Original for the Picture

| "Come Saturday Morning" <br> Music by Fred Karlin <br> Lyrics by Dory Previn

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| British Academy Film Awards

| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

| rowspan="3"| Liza Minnelli

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| David di Donatello Awards

| Best Foreign Actress

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| Golden Globe Awards

| Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

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| Grammy Awards

| Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special

| Fred Karlin

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| Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards

| Best Actress

| Liza Minnelli

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| rowspan="2"| Mar del Plata International Film Festival

| Best Film

| Alan J. Pakula

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| Best Actress

| Liza Minnelli

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| National Society of Film Critics Awards

| Best Screenplay

| Alvin Sargent

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See also

  • List of American films of 1969

References

  • Filming of The Sterile Cuckoo at Hamilton College