Porco Rosso (1992) Fantasy Comedy Adventure Romance Animation
Porco Rosso (1992) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical Jul 18, 1992 (US) | Genres Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Romance, Animation | Runtime 1h 34m
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.53/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.6/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso Plot Synopsis:
In Early 1930's era Italy air pirates, bounty hunters and high fliers of all sorts rule the skies. The most cunning and skilled of these pilots is Porco Rosso. A former Ace, he now makes a living flying contract jobs, such as rescuing those kidnapped by air pirates. Donald Curtis, Porco's rival in the air and in catching the affections of women, provides a constant challenge to the hero, culminating in a hilarious, action packed finale.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In 1930s Italy, a veteran World War I pilot is cursed to look like an anthropomorphic pig.
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Porco Rosso Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1992 (more 1992 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 94 minutes / Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Romance, Animation
Directors: Hayao Miyazaki
Stars: Shûichirô Moriyama, Tokiko Katô, Bunshi Katsura Vi, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Akemi Okamura … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 18, 1992Box Office: $443,059
Awards: 4
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Porco Rosso Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 18, 1992
Writers: Hayao Miyazaki
Producers: Rick Dempsey, Ned Lott, Hideo Ogata, Yoshio Sasaki, Toshio Suzuki, Sokai Tokuma, Yasuyoshi Tokuma, Matsuo Toshimitsu, Tatsumi Yamas**ta
Musicians: Joe Hisaishi
Cinematographers: Mark Henley, Atsushi Okui
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Porco Rosso (1992) Cast (Click to Expand)
Porco Rosso Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Shûichirô Moriyama | ... | Kurenai no Buta (voice) |
| Tokiko Katô | ... | Jina-sama (voice) |
| Bunshi Katsura Vi | ... | Pikkoro-oyaji (voice) (as Bunshi Katsura) |
| Tsunehiko Kamijô | ... | Manmayuto no shachô (voice) |
| Akemi Okamura | ... | Fio Pikkoro (voice) |
| Akio Ôtsuka | ... | Donarudo Kâchisu (voice) |
| Hiroko Seki | ... | Bâ-chan (voice) |
| Reizô Nomoto | ... | Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) |
| Osamu Saka | ... | Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) |
| Yû Shimaka | ... | Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) |
| Mahito Tsujimura | ... | (voice) |
| Minoru Yada | ... | (voice) |
| Michael Keaton | ... | Porco Rosso (voice) |
| Susan Egan | ... | Gina (voice) |
| David Ogden Stiers | ... | Grandpa Piccolo (voice) |
| Kimberly Williams-Paisley | ... | Fio (voice) |
| Brad Garrett | ... | Mamma Aiuto Boss (voice) |
| Bill Fagerbakke | ... | Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) |
| Kevin Michael Richardson | ... | Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) |
| Frank Welker | ... | Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Shûichirô Moriyama (b. July 26, 1934) – Kurenai no Buta (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Shuichiro Moriyama - Tokiko Katô – Jina-sama (voice)
- Bunshi Katsura Vi (b. July 16, 1943) – Pikkoro-oyaji (voice) (as Bunshi Katsura)
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Bunshi Katsura | Sanshi Katsura - Tsunehiko Kamijô (b. March 7, 1940) – Manmayuto no shachô (voice)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m) - Akemi Okamura (b. March 12, 1969) – Fio Pikkoro (voice)
Sign: Pisces - Akio Ôtsuka (b. November 24, 1959) – Donarudo Kâchisu (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Ohtsuka Akio | Akio Ohtsuka | Akio Ootsuka | Akio Otsuka | Akio Otuka - Hiroko Seki, as Bâ-chan (voice), passed away at age 78 in H.
Sign: Leo - Reizô Nomoto (b. September 17, 1930) – Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
Sign: Virgo - Osamu Saka (b. November 7, 1930) – Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice)
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Osamu Tanaka Ep. 1-5 | Osamu Tanaka - Yû Shimaka, as Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice), passed away at age 70 in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Yukata Shimaka | Yutaka Shimaka | Yuu Shimaka - Mahito Tsujimura, as (voice), passed away at age 88 in Tokyo, Japan.
Sign: Aries, Height: 4' 8¾" (1.44 m) - Minoru Yada (b. April 27, 1931) – (voice)
Sign: Taurus - Michael Keaton (b. September 5, 1951) – Porco Rosso (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Michael John Douglas | Michael Douglas - Susan Egan (b. February 18, 1970) – Gina (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Susan Eagan - David Ogden Stiers, as Grandpa Piccolo (voice), passed away at age 75 in Newport, Oregon, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: David Ogden-Stiers | David Ogden Steers | David Stiers | David Ogden Stires
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