The Sterile Cuckoo (1969)

Ceremony Year: 1970Category: Best ActressReleased: 1969

Nominated Talent & Credits

Liza Minnelli— Liza Minnelli

Synopsis / Overview

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?

Historical Academy Record

ACTRESS — 42nd Academy Awards (1970)

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