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.
Directed by Berry Gordy
chicago, illinois
slum
rome, italy
mannequin
ghetto
supermodel
success
ambition
fashion photographer
fashion designer
beautiful woman
political activist
body image
image maker
cover girl
fashion photography
following one's dream
self-sabotage
it girl
ambitious girl
fashion model
black woman
women's fashion
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3.2 / 5
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Cast
Diana Ross
Mahogany
Billy Dee Williams
Brian
Anthony Perkins
Sean McAvoy
Marisa Mell
Carlotta Gavina
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Christian Rosetti
Nina Foch
Miss Evans
Beah Richards
Florence
Bruce Vilanch
Dress Manufacturer
Achille Brugnini
Armando Tortorici
Dress Studio Worker (uncredited)
Jacques Stany
Auctioneer - Fashion Show
Achille Brugnini
Salesman (as Achille Brunini)
Crew
Berry Gordy
Director
John Byrum
Screenplay
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Rob Cohen
Producer
Leon Ericksen
Set Decoration
Diana Ross
Costume Design
Andrew Grieve
First Assistant Director
Vilmos Zsigmond
Additional Photography
Lee Holdridge
Conductor
Lee Holdridge
Music Arranger
Malcolm McNab
Musician
Popular Reviews
8 reviews
Maranda
The dvd I got of this was messed up so unfortunately I couldn’t watch the whole thing. Not sure if that was a blessing or a curse
The dvd I got of this was messed up so unfortunately I couldn’t watch the whole thing. Not sure if that was a blessing or a curse
Eula
9.1★ · 06/28/21
stunning! outstanding! awe-inspiring!!! maybe the times have indeed changed; women (should) no longer have to choose between love and career.
stunning! outstanding! awe-inspiring!!! maybe the times have indeed changed; women (should) no longer have to choose between love and career.
