The Counterfeit Contessa
“It's amazing what a working girl will do... to catch the man of her dreams.”
Synopsis
Gina Nardino, a young saleswoman at the food counter of a posh department store, falls hard for a society stud, and, through a series of accidents, impresses him by taking on the false identity of an Italian contessa. But the masquerade begins to get out of hand when the stud's brother sees through her disguise...and likes what he sees.
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Téa Leoni
Gina Leonarda Nardino
D.W. Moffett
Dawson Everett
David Beecroft
Sinclair Everett
Karla Tamburrelli
Countess Sofia di Sarzanello
Susan Walters
Palmer Hewitt
Molly Price
Margo
Nicole De Boer
Helena Everett
Holland Taylor
Wallace Everett
Lynn Cohen
Angie Nardino
Sam Coppola
Mel Nardino
Billy Keane
Vinnie Nardino
Louis Guss
Anthony Nardino
Jonathan Potts
Floyd
Pat Mastroianni
Carlos
Falconer Abraham
Lefty
James Mainprize
Mr. Butterhands
Bill Houston
Ivan
Leslie Yeo
Concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Lagomarsino
- Screenplay & Story
- Randi Johnson, Christine Burrill
- Original Score
- David McHugh
- Original Title
- The Counterfeit Contessa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Fox West Pictures, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Fox Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Lagomarsino
Randi Johnson, Christine Burrill, Scott Davis Jones
David McHugh
Brian R.R. Hebb
Sarah Pillsbury, Midge Sanford, Iain Paterson
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Lagomarsino
Director
Randi Johnson
Screenplay
Scott Davis Jones
Writer
Brian R.R. Hebb
Director of Photography
Christine Burrill
Screenplay
Iain Paterson
Producer
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
Mary Partridge-Raynor
Costume Design
Harold Thrasher
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Counterfeit Contessa
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What is The Counterfeit Contessa about?
Gina Nardino, a young saleswoman at the food counter of a posh department store, falls hard for a society stud, and, through a series of accidents, impresses him by taking on the false identity of an Italian contessa. But the masquerade begins to get out of hand when the stud's brother sees through her disguise...and likes what he sees.
Who directed The Counterfeit Contessa?
The Counterfeit Contessa was directed by Ron Lagomarsino.
Who stars in The Counterfeit Contessa?
The principal cast of The Counterfeit Contessa includes Téa Leoni, D.W. Moffett, David Beecroft, Karla Tamburrelli, Susan Walters.
When was The Counterfeit Contessa released and how long is it?
The Counterfeit Contessa was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Counterfeit Contessa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Counterfeit Contessa was composed by David McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Counterfeit Contessa?
The Counterfeit Contessa holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).