Movie Description From the renowned director of MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO and PRINCESS MONONOKE comes this period, fantasy anime about an Italian, ace WWI pilot who undergoes a transformation to become Porco Rosso, part man, part pig, after witnessing the deaths of other pilots in his last air battle. Under this spell, Porco Rosso survives by taking odd jobs, and finds himself in one comic situation after another as he romances women, rescues the innocent, and looks for a way out of the porcine spell.
| Credits | | Writer: | Donald H. Hewitt |
| Details | | Edition: | Contains Special 2004 Star Voice Talent |
Notes DVD Features:
Notes: 1. This program features Walt Disney Home Video special 2004 edition celebrity voice talent:
Michael Keaton as Porco Rosso Brad Garrett as Mamma Aiuto Boss Susan Egan as Gina Kimberly Williams as Fio Piccolo David Ogden Stiers as Grandpa Piccolo
Region 1 2-Disc Set
Editorial Reviews "As gorgeous and complex as his very best films -- and with a more grown-up sense of humour..." Uncut - John Mulvey (02/01/2006)
"Miyazaki's fascination with flying machines moves centre stage in this buoyant romp....The screen is filled with exquisitely executed dogfights and acts of daredevilry." Sight and Sound - Matthew Leyland (04/01/2006)
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