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Mahogany

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

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.

1h 49m1975PGTMDb 5.9

DramaRomance

English

Crew and Cast

Berry GordyBerry GordyDirectorDiana RossDiana RossMahoganyBilly Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsBrianAnthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsSean McAvoyMarisa MellMarisa MellCarlotta GavinaJean-Pierre AumontJean-Pierre AumontChristian RosettiNina FochNina FochMiss EvansBeah RichardsBeah RichardsFlorence
Lenard NorrisWilBruce VilanchBruce VilanchDress Manufacturer
ObeloCampaign WorkerAchille BrugniniAchille BrugniniSalesman (as Achille Brunini)Armando TortoriciArmando TortoriciDress Studio Worker
Jerome ArnoldCampaign Worker
Pemon RamiCampaign Worker
Ira RogersStalker
Ted LissSweatshop Foreman
Don HowardDress Manufacturer
Albert RosenbergDress Manufacturer
Marvin CormanCab Driver
E. Rodney JonesRadio Announcer (voice)Jacques StanyJacques StanyAuctioneer · Fashion Show
Edward Van SickleAd Agency ExecutiveGiovanni Di BenedettoGiovanni Di BenedettoAd Agency ExecutiveRoger BrowneRoger BrowneAd Agency ExecutiveDolores CalòDolores CalòWoman at Fashion Show · Seamstress
Angelo Lanza di TrabiaMan at Fashion ShowGiuliana FarneseGiuliana FarneseWoman at Fashion Show
Jesse KittenUnemployed Lathe Operator
Howard Nelson RubienMan at Fashion Show

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
8 October 1975
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
PG
TMDB score
5.9 / 10 (29 votes)

Production

Director
Berry Gordy
Writers
John Byrum, Toni Amber
Studios
Paramount Pictures, Motown Productions, Nikor Productions
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English