The Counterfeit Contessa (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1994, The Counterfeit Contessa is a comedy and romance film directed by Ron Lagomarsino, running about 91 minutes. “It's amazing what a working girl will do... to catch the man of her dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Counterfeit Contessa stars Téa Leoni as Gina Leonarda Nardino, D.W. Moffett as Dawson Everett, David Beecroft as Sinclair Everett and Karla Tamburrelli as Countess Sofia di Sarzanello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Counterfeit Contessa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Counterfeit Contessa page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Counterfeit Contessa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Counterfeit Contessa (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Counterfeit Contessa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Counterfeit Contessa worth watching?
- The Counterfeit Contessa holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Counterfeit Contessa?
- The Counterfeit Contessa stars Téa Leoni, D.W. Moffett, David Beecroft, Karla Tamburrelli and Susan Walters.
- When was The Counterfeit Contessa released?
- The Counterfeit Contessa was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.