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About
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.
Theatrical
Oct 8, 1975
DVD / Blu-ray
Nov 8, 2005
Director
Writers
John Byrum, Toni Amber
Producers
Jack Ballard, Rob Cohen
Music
Studio
Paramount Pictures, Motown Productions, Nikor Productions
Keywords
slum
chicago, illinois
rome, italy
ghetto
mannequin
ambition
success
supermodel
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
Cast
Full credits →D
Diana Ross
Mahogany
B
Billy Dee Williams
Brian
A
Anthony Perkins
Sean McAvoy
M
Marisa Mell
Carlotta Gavina
J
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Christian Rosetti
N
Nina Foch
Miss Evans
B
Beah Richards
Florence
B
Bruce Vilanch
Dress Manufacturer
A
Achille Brugnini
A
Armando Tortorici
Dress Studio Worker (uncredited)
P
Pemon Rami
Campaign Worker
I
Ira Rogers
Stalker
T
Ted Liss
Sweatshop Foreman
J
Jacques Stany
Auctioneer - Fashion Show
A
Achille Brugnini
Salesman (as Achille Brunini)
G
Giovanni Di Benedetto
Ad Agency Executive
R
Roger Browne
Ad Agency Executive
D
Dolores Calò
Woman at Fashion Show /Seamstress (uncredited)
A
Angelo Lanza di Trabia
Man at Fashion Show (uncredited)
G
Giuliana Farnese
Woman at Fashion Show (uncredited)
