Porco Rosso
"Can a pig really fly?"
Originally released in 1992. Porco Rosso is a family/comedy film. directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Starring Shūichirō Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, and Bunshi Katsura VI
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 18, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (3,604 votes)
Budget
$9.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.6M
4.8x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shūichirō Moriyama
as Kurenai no Buta (voice)
Tokiko Kato
as Jina-sama (voice)
Bunshi Katsura VI
as Pikkoro-oyaji (voice)
Tsunehiko Kamijô
as Manmayuto no shachô (voice)
Akemi Okamura
as Fio Pikkoro (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as Donarudo Kâchisu (voice)
Hiroko Seki
as Bâ-chan (voice)
Reizō Nomoto
as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
Osamu Saka
as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
Yu Shimaka
as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $9,200,000
- Revenue
- $44,600,000
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
- TOHO
- Tokuma Shoten
- Nibariki
- Mitsubishi
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
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 ...
Who directed Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
How long is Porco Rosso?
Porco Rosso has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Porco Rosso released?
Porco Rosso was released on July 18, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Porco Rosso?
The main cast of Porco Rosso includes Shūichirō Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Bunshi Katsura VI, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Akemi Okamura.
Is Porco Rosso worth watching?
Porco Rosso has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 3,604 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.