The tales of a World War I flying ace. DVD Year 2004 Video Release 2004-08-31 Studio Buena Vista Genre Adventure MPAA Rating Not Rated Color Color Runtime 93 Animated Animated Full Synopsis Take flight with PORCO ROSSO, a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry. When Porco whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to get rid of him. On the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful Gina. But it is in the air where the true battles are waged. Will our hero be victorious? Director Hayao Miyazaki Cast Hayao Miyazaki; Michael Keaton; Cary Elwes; Kimberly Williams-Paisley; Susan Egan; David Ogden Stiers