Mahogany

Oct 8, 1975

1h 49m

★ 5.8

Mahogany – the woman every woman wants to be – and every man wants to have

Overview

An aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Motown Productions

Nikor Productions

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Cast

Mahogany

Diana Ross

Brian

Billy Dee Williams

Sean McAvoy

Anthony Perkins

Carlotta Gavina

Marisa Mell

Christian Rosetti

Jean-Pierre Aumont

Miss Evans

Nina Foch

Florence

Beah Richards

Wil

Lenard Norris

Dress Manufacturer

Bruce Vilanch

Campaign Worker

Obelo

Achille Brugnini

Dress Studio Worker (uncredited)

Armando Tortorici

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