Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1975 · 1h 49m

Mahogany

Mahogany poster
Director
Berry Gordy
Cast
Diana Ross as Mahogany Billy Dee Williams as Brian Anthony Perkins as Sean McAvoy Marisa Mell as Carlotta Gavina Jean-Pierre Aumont as Christian Rosetti Nina Foch as Miss Evans
Crew
David Watkin — Director of Photography Cutry Zinner — Editor Peter Zinner — Editor Michael Masser — Original Music Composer Gil Askey — Original Music Composer John Byrum — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Mahogany — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisslumrome, italymannequinghettosupermodelsuccessambitionfashion photographerfashion designerbeautiful womanpolitical activist
Key Collaborators
Berry Gordy Director David Watkin Director of Photography Cutry Zinner Editor Peter Zinner Editor Michael Masser Original Music Composer Gil Askey Original Music Composer John Byrum Screenplay Toni Amber Story Jack Ballard Producer Rob Cohen Producer Diana Ross Costume Design
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