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Porco Rosso (1992)

"Can a pig really fly?"

7.819921h 33mJA
FamilyComedyAnimationAdventureFantasy

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Rating

7.8/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

JA

Release

July 18, 1992

Director

Hayao Miyazaki

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 p...

Cast

Shūichirō Moriyama

Shūichirō Moriyama

Kurenai no Buta (voice)

Tokiko Kato

Tokiko Kato

Jina-sama (voice)

Bunshi Katsura VI

Bunshi Katsura VI

Pikkoro-oyaji (voice)

Tsunehiko Kamijô

Tsunehiko Kamijô

Manmayuto no shachô (voice)

Akemi Okamura

Akemi Okamura

Fio Pikkoro (voice)

Akio Otsuka

Akio Otsuka

Donarudo Kâchisu (voice)

Hiroko Seki

Hiroko Seki

Bâ-chan (voice)

Reizō Nomoto

Reizō Nomoto

Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)

Osamu Saka

Osamu Saka

Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)

Yu Shimaka

Yu Shimaka

Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)

Mahito Tsujimura

Mahito Tsujimura

(voice)

Minoru Yada

Minoru Yada

(voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Porco Rosso (1992), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Porco Rosso. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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