Porco Rosso
7.8/10
Rating
93 min
Runtime
1992
Release Year
Hayao Miyazaki
Director
Cast
Shūichirō Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Bunshi Katsura VI, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Akemi Okamura
Quick Synopsis
Set in 1930s Italy, the story follows Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who now has the unusual appearance of a pig due to a mysterious transformation during the war. He operates as a pilot in the Adriatic Sea, where biplane sky pirates attack wealthy cruise ships. Porco Rosso is the only one willing to confront these pirates. As he prepares to face the American ace leading the pirate crew, he receives support from Fio Piccolo, a skilled and determined young mechanic, and Madame Gina, his longtime friend who provides assistance throughout his challenges.
Detailed Synopsis of Porco Rosso
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.
