Porco Rosso (1992)

Can a pig really fly?

Porco Rosso (1992) poster

In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joe Hisaishi
Cinematography: Atsushi Okui
Editing: Takeshi Seyama
Production: Studio Ghibli, TOHO, Tokuma Shoten, Nibariki, Mitsubishi, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $45M
Original Language: ja

Themes

Road Trip Misadventures and Fun, Accidental Hero: Funny Adventure, Funny Superhero Sidekick Adventure, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Epic Adventure and Journey

Keywords

beach, mediterranean, italy, fascism, transformation, singer, war hero, air pirate, anime, playful, witty, adventure

Trailer

Porco Rosso Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Porco Rosso about?
In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.
Who directed Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Who stars in Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso stars Shūichirō Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Bunshi Katsura VI, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Akemi Okamura, Akio Otsuka.
How long is Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso is a Family, Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso had a budget of $9M.
How much did Porco Rosso gross?
Porco Rosso grossed $45M worldwide.
Where was Porco Rosso produced?
Porco Rosso was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Porco Rosso?
The themes of Porco Rosso include: Road Trip Misadventures and Fun, Accidental Hero: Funny Adventure, Funny Superhero Sidekick Adventure, Anime Fantasy Worlds, Epic Adventure and Journey.