Original subtitles

Tokuma Shoten, Japan Airlines, Nippon Network Studio Ghibli (C) 1992

PORCO ROSSO

(Italian Tenor on Radio)

Yeah?

Mr. Rosso! We've got a job for you! The Mamma Aiuto gang is on the move.

Mamma Aiuto Gang? I dunno. I'm kinda busy.

We need you to protect one of our ships that's carrying a fortune in gold.

Is that all?

Well, eh-hem...

There's a group of school girls on board too.

That is gonna cost you.

See here, bounty hunter, no price gouging!

We've got a contract with you!

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm on it.

Stop the ship!

Stop the ship, or we'll sink it! You hear me, idiots?

Wow, pirates!

Pirates! Seaplane pirates!

Someday I'm gonna get off my lazy butt and give this thing an overhaul.

Are you seaplane pirates?

That's right!

So we're your hostages?

That's right too.

Smells like you never bathe.

Hmm, you're sharp!

So cute!

Could use some love.

Hey! Hey! C'mon kids we're in a hurry!

Boss! Do we have to take all 15 of 'em?

Yeah, it's not nice to separate them from their friends!

Ah! Looks like I'm late!

The Mama Aiuto gang has taken the girls and the gold!

They went that way. They went that...

No, not that way! Wrong way!

Calm down. I know what I'm doin'.

That Mama Aiuto gang is so cheap, they'll fly 'til they're just of out sight, then hide on the nearest island

Just to save money on gasoline.

Damn! Don't give out on me now!

C'mon baby... c'mon!

Yeah, that's my girl!

That can't be good.

I better get this job done quick!

There they are!

What the heck is this? Site-seeing plane?

This is pirate country. They know better than to be out here!

Porco Rosso!

Hey Girls! Get outta here. You can get yourselves kidnapped in these skies, sweethearts!

He's so cool!

What's this? Looks like we're safe.

Hey look! We're flying!

What's goin' on down there?

Now girls! This is not a playground.

Hey! Can't you shut them up?

I told you, we shouldn't have taken them all.

Aah! My nose!

Can we come up? Yeah, alright! Just don't let the boss know.

Ah! Great view!

Hey, look! What a pretty red plane!

What! Where?

That was Porco!

Yeah!

Alright! Let's get this thing over with.

He's back!

It is Porco! I can't see!

That's not good!

Engine stopped.

We'll crash!

No we're not! We've got another engine.

Hey! Don't just sit there, shoot 'em! Shoot 'em!

You keep missing 'im!

I think he's better than you! Quiet down!

Signal from the pig - “Surrender now! You lose, jerks!”

Never!

Here he comes! I'll get him this time!

Whe- Where'd he go? Wow!

He is pretty!

Ahh! We're going to sink! Let's get out of here!

We're not gonna sink! This is a seaplane!

No! No! No! That's not good.

We're sinking. We're sinking.

Hey! Stop em! They're valuable hostages! Hey! Get back inside.

Girls! Out of the water. It's dangerous!

Don't worry. We all belong to a swimming club.

Watch this! No. No. No! Don't do it.

Signal from the pig!

“He says, "hand over the girls and the gold...

and I'll let you keep some loot so you can repair your ship."

I'd hate to put you jerks outta business!

We get to keep some? That's generous!

We're not giving in, you idiots!

Hah! Come and get it, Pig! I dare ya!

Gotcha!

Uh-oh. My gun jammed! Don't shoot! Don't shoot!

Bye! Bye-bye, pirates! Bye-bye!

So that worked out well!

It was really nice of him not to kill us.

Show more ambition! You're a pirate!

C'mon on! Get me! Hey! Get outta here!

Wait, don't touch that! You're... Hey! Get down from there!

Don't... Put your clothes back on!

Hey! Get down from there. Hey...

Hey...wait. Don't touch that.

Another triumph for Porco Rosso!

It's a good thing, we pirates are banding together, right?

Oh, we've got to do somethin' about that stupid pig!

So, your American here can help us?

The pirates of the Adriatic can't have an American protect 'em! That's embarrassing!

No, it's not. Look at him! His grandma's cousin was Italian.

And besides, Curtis is the only pilot who can beat Porco. And for 10%...

10%!? I'm not gonna pay that! Shhh!

(Singing in French)

Beautiful.

Pig's here.

With his snout in the air as always. Shh!

Mr. Rosso? Congratulations on defeating...

the Mama Aiuto gang again!

Did you know you've taken in twice the reward of any bounty hunter this year?

And sir, how does it feel to be the top bounty hunter of the Adriatic?

And let me ask... Hey, eh! What do you think you doing?

Get your hands off me! Oof!

Shut up and listen to the song! Yes, sir.

She sure is incredible.

I just might have to take her back home with me. I bet she can make it big in America.

Although she will have to stop singing in French all the time, of course.

Hey, Cowboy! Is that your plane out front?

Yep. I don't mind saying she made me bit of a celebrity in the racing world.

So you're the one who beat the Italians in the Schneider Cup?

That's right! But what I'm best at is aerial combat.

These pirates tell me that you got a pretty good reputation in the skies.

I'd be careful if you plan on making a deal with those pirate gangs.

Not only are they lying cheapskates, not a single one of them knows how to bathe.

Heh-heh-heh... That's for sure.

Hey! We heard that you stupid pig!

Well, look at this... All you handsome pirate bosses at one table...

You're not here to cause problems are you? Never! Not us!

You know my rule. You eat in my restaurant...not fight.

Of course, Gina. We would never fight within 50 miles from your place.

We're even getting along with the pig. Aren't we?

Ha-ha... Be good boys.

Wish me luck.

May I help you?

Porco, tell me about your rescue!

Next time, when it's just the two of us.

Eating all alone up here again.

So what do you think of that American flyboy? He's something else, isn't he?

As soon as he saw me, he asked me to marry him!

So I told him of the three pilots I've married.

The first died in the war, the second died in the Atlantic, the last one... he died in Asia.

So you've heard something?

I got the call last night. They found his remains in some remote part of Bengal.

It's strange Marco. I've been waiting to hear something for 3 years...

but now I can't even cry.

Just feel numb.

Maybe I've run out of tears.

Yeah, well the good guys always die. Cheers. To a good man.

Marco, I wanna thank you for keeping an eye on me.

And my restaurant all these years.

I just can't tell you how much your friendship means to me.

Well you know, it's a great place...

except for that ugly photograph you keep hanging on the wall up there.

Hey! That's my favorite picture. I can't believe you scribbled over your face!

That's the only picture left of you as a human.

How are you ever going to break that stupid curse on you, Marco?

Face it... I'm a pig.

That American's gonna be trouble.

Hey, that's Porco Rosso. Let's alert the captain.

I envy you Mr. Rosso. I wish I could make money the way you do!

Here's this month's payment.

That the last you owe on the seaplane.

Let's see... How about buying some patriotic bonds to help serve our nation?

Sorry I'm a pig. I'll leave that to you humans.

Hey there, Mr. Rosso. We got your gun ready.

Give me some ammo too, kid. Yes, sir.

Lotta commotion in the street.

Sure is! Looks like our islands are in for change of government.

If so, you bounty hunters will soon be outlaws.

Laws don't mean anything to a pig.

That's a good point. Don't mean much to us weapons dealers either.

Here are the bullets! You sure you want the usual?

We got new armor piercing ones that explode on contact!

Hey! Easy kid. I'm just a bounty hunter. I'm not fighting a war.

Come again.

So what's the difference between fighting a war and bounty hunting?

If you make money from war, you're scum...

but if you can't make money from bounty hunting you're an idiot!

Ah! How in the world could we be in debt. This is ridiculous!

We miscalculated!

We didn't take quite enough money to cover our repairs!

The other pirates are here!

Man, this is embarrassing. I can't believe we have to work with these losers!

It's the stupid pig's fault boss!

Look at that. Those Mamma Aiuto guys can't even afford paint!

It's embarrassing to be seen with them.

Alright, I guess we're all here.

Hey, you in back! What happened to our Mr. America?

He's flying in the sun.

Typical American.

Target sighted: Queen of the Mediterranean at 10 'o' clock.

That ship's kinda big, isn't it?

That's why we're doing this as a group! Don't be such a sissy!

We're having engine trouble. You go on ahead. We'll, uh... back you up.

Don't try to chicken out! We stick to the plan!

We share the cost of repairs, if one of us gets hit, right?

No, you babies! Everyone's responsible for his own expenses!

Even for the ammo? What do you think?

- We're having engine trouble! - We're having engine trouble! - Engine trouble here!

Shut up, you sissies! Let's get fighting!

Attention all passengers! We are now being attacked by seaplane pirates.

Do not be concerned.

The Queen of the Mediterranean cruise line has anticipated this possibility.

And has equipped our ship with two top-of-the-line fighter pilots.

Now launching from the main deck is plane #1, The Black Stallion, Signore Bulkar.

And in plane #2, The Wolf of Tibere, Captain Visconti.

Go get 'em boys!

I didn't know they had security!

Aw, they're panicking. I'll have to win this thing myself.

Get off me! Help! Curtis!

Make way for the American! Yee-haw!

Ahh... alright, I give up.

I'm gonna have to take this baby to Milan for repairs.

With the help of American, Donald Curtis, the air pirates shot down the Queen of the Mediterranean's two security planes.

After stealing all the valuables from the ship, the pirates left the following message..

We're coming for ya!

Porco Rosso!

I repeat...

"We're coming for you Porco Rosso! Arg, ack, ark, get off me!"

You really expect me to wait here?

Forget it! I'm off to Milan

Lucious food, soft bed, beautiful women.

There we go.

C'mon baby. Just hold out until Milan

I don't like this weather. I better duck below the clouds.

C'mon. C'mon, girl. C'mon!

That's it. That's right! Just stay with me baby!

Porco! What?

Fight me pig! One on one!

No thanks, Tex! Kinda busy.

If you run away, I'll tell everyone you're chicken!

Chicken, pig... what's the difference?

Woah! I'm out in the open.

Aw, c'mon baby!

I hit the pig!

You didn't hit anything. My engine died, you idiot!

He's down! I'm a bona fide celebrity. Yahoo!

I need some evidence or no one will believe me. Let's see..

Gotcha!

Obnoxious red paint! That's proof.

I might just take it back to Texas as a gift for mom.

Hurry, it's an emergency! Marco's been shot down!

Wait Ms. Gina! There's a phone call for you.

Porco's alive. He's on the phone right now.

You can take it at the front desk.

Hey! Wait!

Marco? Are you all right? I was just about go search for you in my boat.

I'm fine! A tugboat gave me a lift. Aah!

Thank God! And I've slimmed down. Marooned on an island for two days.

So I look pretty good. Although not sexy as that American flyboy.

I'm sure he'll be stopping by your place. So tell him we'll meet again!

Anyway, I'm off to Milan to fix my plane. You're in Italy?

You are an idiot! The Italians have a warrant out for your arrest, remember?

I don't care how great your mechanic is over there. You get back home, you hear me?

I don't want to yell at you Marco, but if you keep acting so pigheaded, you're gonna end up dead.

I can't to go to another pilot's funeral. Come home, will you?

Sorry, Baby. Gotta fly.

You jerk!

Is Porco Rosso dead or alive? Good question.

Hey Porco, I thought you would come here tonight. So I waited up.

She really took a beating this time.

Looks like you are missing half of the plane.

Wouldn't it be easier to build a new one?

I'm attached to this one.

Ah! Alright. It's your money.

Hey! Lookout, I'm gonna back her in, 'kay?

So tell me Piccolo, where'd you find the girl?

That's my granddaughter, from America.

Keep coming, keep coming.

Gorgeous fuselage, isn't Grandpa? Great lines.

Not many workers around who can do a job like this these days.

Well there's no resemblance.

Are you sure that girl is your granddaughter, Piccolo?

Keep away from her.

Fio, you alright getting the plane off the rig?

Sure. No problem.

I've gotta outfly an American named Curtis or my business is in the toilet.

Curtis, eh? I got just what you need.

What do you think?

This would give me some extra kick.

Don't ask how I got it.

All I can say is that it came from an Italian sea plane that lost the Schneider Cup to Curtis in 1927.

But it wasn't the engine's fault. The mechanic was an idiot.

I'll tune this up, just right.

But don't tune it up too delicately. I'm not flying this thing in a race, you know.

You're talking to the god of engine-work here. Trust me!

You plan on taking all of my money?

Quit whining! These days money's barely worth the paper it's printed on.

You're coming up short! Give me the money you got in your pocket.

I need that. I've gotta pay for meals! Hotel rooms, more meals.

You can stay here. Meals included, I won't charge you much.

So Piccolo, haven't seen your sons around. Are they alright?

They took off to find work.

They took off? Then who's gonna design my plane?

Fio will do it.

Fio? That cute little girl?

Can't be such a pig. She's a talented engineer. Even better than my sons.

No dice pal. I need a professional. I'm taking my worth money somewhere else. Sorry.

Wait!

Are you leaving because I'm a woman? Or is it because I'm too young?

Actually it's both kiddo.

Ok, that's fair.

But tell me, what you think it takes to make a pilot great?

Experience?

No. It's intuition.

Hmm, I just knew you weren't gonna say experience.

Grandpa said you flew solo your first week and you were a great pilot

right from the very start. Isn't that true?

Hmm... Yeah but that was 1910, when I was 17.

17! That's the same age I am!

I can't help being a woman, but I guarantee you I have talent.

If I don't do a good job, you don't have to pay. Okay, Grandpa?

She's my granddaughter, she'll do fine.

Now with me, I was fixing engines at the age of 12.

Why don't you sleep on it.

That's your bed. Breakfast is at 7. I've left you a clean towel in the bathroom.

'Night!

Still don't have enough.

But since you're a good friend, I've decided to loan you the rest.

Good morning. Did you sleep well?

You were up all night?

Here's a rough draft of the design.

So what do you think?

I tweaked the wing section a bit, which should make the plane fly at least five knots faster.

Look, I dug up the original blueprints.

The design is really radical, huh?

Wood monocoque wings...

with extreme angles of incidence!

I've never seen anything like it.

Yeah they only made one. Then they decided it was too dangerous...

No pilot could fly it. I found it covered in dust in a warehouse.

I can see why. With the wings angled like that I'm really surprised you could even get it off the water.

Takeoffs and landings can be a little bit tricky. But get it up to speed, she handles like a dream.

Why don't you try increasing the angle of incidence by half a degree on the wing.

The rest looks fine.

So you're giving me the job? Oh, thank you... for trusting a woman!

Alright you got the job but on one condition, Fio...

No more staying up all night or your work will start getting sloppy.

Also it's really bad for your complexion.

You got it.

To be honest, I couldn't sleep last night because

I was afraid you wouldn't give me the job. I should sleep fine tonight.

I'll go make some coffee and then I'll get back to work. This is so exciting!

I can't wait to start building!

Don't tell me she plans on building the whole plane by herself!

This is my niece Monica. Nice to meet you.

This is Silvana, my other niece.

Her four daughters, Sophia, Laura, Constance, Valentina.

Fio's big sister Giliora. Sandra she's my cousin. Marietta, good to see you.

My sons' wives Maria, Tina, Anna, and the trio of hags showed up!

Porcellino!

Are you girls really still alive?

You pig! We thought we get in on the action.

You are not here to build my plane, are you?

Yeah, we need to get some poker money.

So this is the crew, huh?

Don't you have any male relatives?

All the men are gone. They had to look elsewhere for work.

This is work! Get them back...

Women are great! Don't be such a pig.

You'll see, they're very hard workers.

Yeah, but we're not baking a cake here.

Heavenly father, we give you thanks for putting bread on our table...

and for giving us work when we were at the brink of bankruptcy

Please forgive us for building a fighter plane with the help of women.

Amen.

Please eat and work on making that cake.

You going to whip the pants off Curtis with this.

What do you think? Too delicate?

I think this might be bad for your shed, Piccolo.

Yeah? Wait 'til we turn it up to full speed.

Hmm, so you want to add a trim tab?

Yeah. Can I?

Hmm... I dunno, this is going to cost a lot of money.

It's a great idea, but we've already gone way over budget. See what the client thinks.

Porco?

Would you stop looking at me like that, Fio. Just do what's best.

That's great! I've already talked to the manufacturers.

I can get the orders filled right away!

I love you, Porco!

I'll give you three months to pay the bill.

Maybe I should just become an air pirate.

You like Fio, huh?

Don't touch her.

Don't worry. Just looking at her makes me tired.

Ferrari, look at you. You're a major now.

Marco you're crazy! What are you doing back in Italy?

I make it a rule to come and go as I please.

The secret police already know you're in the country. Were you followed?

I gave em the slip.

You've got to get out of Italy now. I've seen your arrest warrant deserting the Italian Air force,

entering the country illegally, being a blatantly unpatriotic pig.

This is no time to laugh, Marco!

They got it in for you, they want to confiscate your plane.

Man, this movie stinks.

Marco why don't you come back to the Air Force? I've got influence now

I could work something out.

Thanks for the offer. But I rather be a pig than a fascist.

Then you better keep your plane out of the skies.

The only way the Italians will let you fly is if you fly for our country.

I only fly for myself.

You really are a pig, aren't you?

You realize if they catch a pig, they won't give him a fair trial.

I understand. Thanks Ferrari. Give my regards to the guys.

This movie is really great.

Alright, I'll try to look out for you. But I can only do so much.

Sure. Well, so long, friend.

Hey Porco, need a ride?

Slide over.

I borrowed this truck so we can take your seaplane to the lake..

We're ready to give it a test flight.

No test flights. I'm gettin' out of here today.

That's ridiculous! I refuse to give you the plane without testing it.

Plus it will take at least a day to take the plane apart and transport it to the lake.

I don't have a choice. I want you to take a good look behind us, will ya?

Do it slowly.

That's the fascist's secret police.

They're following us.

Following us? What for?

Because they like my pretty red plane. Problem is they don't like me flying it.

Hey, are you a spy or something?

A spy?

That's the last thing I'd ever do kid. I only look out for myself.

But you were a hero during the war, right?

Well this is really strange if you haven't done anything wrong!

I couldn't agree with you more.

Hold on!

How about we try another direction?

Looks like you done this kind of thing before.

Every time I go to Milan, kiddo.

The plane's ready when you are.

Two secret police are hiding out back and three in the front.

This is so exciting!

Calm down woman, you rambling. What?

Thanks. Take care.

I will.

Fio, what do you think you doing?

I'm rigging up my seat. Just give me about five seconds. Ok?

You are crazy if you think I'm letting you fly home with me.

Shh! The secret police will hear you.

Fio!

There's a warrant out for my arrest, you realize? This is not a joyride sweetheart, so if you...

Here, hold this for a second please.

Thank you. Look at this. Tada!

I just whipped this together. And it fits perfectly...

It's a bit of a tight fit but it should do.

Would you hold this please?

Fio, this is way too dangerous! I'll be taking off from the canal out back.

I don't even know if I can get her off the water!

Mm-hmm. I know! That's why you need to have the engineer with you.

So I can make adjustments to the plane.

Don't you get it? I'm off to fight Curtis.

I will have bullets flying over my head!

I can handle that. I'm responsible for this plane and I wanna do my first job right!

Think about it. I'm a known womanizer, I live on a deserted island in a small tent.

That's great. I love camping.

That's not the point.

Take her. I'll give you a good deal on her salary and I know she'll come in handy.

Besides I want you back in business, so I can get paid.

You're this girl's grandfather?

It'll be good for her. And I'll install this so you two can chit chat.

So you're okay with turning her into an outlaw?

Mm-mm... I'm going along as your hostage.

See, that way all my relatives can tell the police they had no choice but to help you!

So please, Porco, let me come. I can help you.

You better take out one of those machine guns. What?

There's not enough space in there, even with your tiny butt. Now take out a gun.

Thank you! And you know my butt is bigger than it looks. I'll have the gun out in two seconds!

If we hang around here much longer, you and the old ladies will want to come.

That'll cost you a lotta moolah!

Grandma, get out of the way!

Hey Fio, you bring back souvenirs!

I will.

Contact!

Open the door!

Go!

Get down!

Kidnapper! Give back our girl, Fio!

Bring Fio back!

How's the steering, Porco?

It's crazy! It's just like you, Fio. It's even harder to handle than before!

Stop the plane. I'll make some adjustments.

No, we don't have time. I'll get her up in the air somehow.

I can't get enough lift!

Porco, there's a ship!

Get her up!

Come on, baby!

The aileron's hitting the water. Use the trim tabs.

The what?

It's the crank on your right.

Hurry!

Got it. Here we go.

Gorgeous! This is such an incredible view!

Is that plane following us?

It's someone from the Italian Air Force.

Hey! Looks like my old buddy Ferrari is here.

What's he saying?

He says the Air Force has a trap for us up ahead. He'll show us how we can get outta here.

If we fly low all the way home, we should stay outta their range.

Thank you very much, my friend!

Thank you!

Very funny! Jerk.

What did he say?

He said, "Cute girl, when did you start babysitting?"

Alas! A solitary rose blooms in a secret garden.

That's my favorite line from a screenplay I wrote.

Mr. Curtis, why are you trespassing in my garden.

I have something special to show you.

It's from Hollywood.

“Dear Mr. Curtis, In regards to the screenplay you sent us...”

"We would love to produce it and we'll consider you for the lead."

The script's title is the Rose of the Adriatic.

That sounds wonderful.

Really? Then it's settled.

Gina, come to Hollywood with me.

I've got great aspirations. I'm already a big celebrity as a pilot!

Soon I'll be a Hollywood star.

And then... There's more?

The President!

What's so funny? I'm serious! Don't you wanna be the First Lady?

Gina!

I find your humility very charming.

So you'll come with me?

No, I can't. I have a long standing bet going here!

I bet myself that if a certain man comes to visit me when...

I'm out here in my garden, then the two of us will fall in love.

But that fool only comes to my restaurant at night.

He never stops and shows his face in the daylight.

Porco? I thought he was dead!

You fool.

He left without landing. Well, I guess I lose again.

What? You'd choose that stupid pig over me?

That's right.

Love is a little bit more complicated here than it is in America.

Falling in love, happens to you all the time.

So have fun in Hollywood, little boy.

Little boy?

Hey! Watch it with the acrobatics. You made me bump my head.

I was just saying hi to a friend.

Gina of the Hotel Adriano?

She was the Lady in the white dress, wasn't she? My grandfather told me...

that all seaplane pilots of the Adriatic fall madly in love with Gina.

That's wonderful, Fio.

So is Gina really your friend? Or are you in love with her too?

It's time to refuel! Turn around, quit yapping and get your butt in your seat.

What! Hey, wait!

Hey! What's a girl doing on Porco's plane?

Where's Porco?

He's having a serious conversation with my dad.

Both the new government and the old royalists

have started striking up deals with seaplane pirates.

You're not gonna make a penny hunting your pirates these days, Porco.

There you go.

Thanks.

Well, sounds like you're out of a job Porco!

You should join up with one of the two factions.

They'd pay good money for skills like yours.

You betcha.

Especially after Curtis goes back to America.

America? You're the ones who should be going to America.

Farewell to the freedom in Adriatic and to days of wild abandon.

What is that? Shakespeare?

No, it's Porco. See you later.

So long.

Porco, the price of gas here is ridiculous. He's charging us 3 times what we pay in Italy.

Don't be such a crook. Be reasonable.

Here in the Adriatic Islands, we don't dilute our gas like Italians do.

Can you please explain that to her, Porco?

Just pay the kid, Fio.

Then plant your butt that's bigger than it looks back into its cubby hole.

We're taking off for my hideout.

Fine! The gas money is just gonna go on your bill anyway!

So when do we fight Curtis? No need to now.

I'm out of a job, no ones hiring bounty hunters these days.

But what about your honor? You can't let Curtis run around acting like he shot you down.

I'm a pig! I don't fight for honor. I fight for a paycheck.

Oh, wow...

It's beautiful!

What a fantastic hideout!

Ahh! It's good to stretch my legs.

Well, looks like my hideout's not so hidden anymore.

Boss! We got the pig!

Get off me!

Out of the way!

You're finished, pig!

It's payback time.

We've got a score to settle.

A girl! We got a girl here!

She's cute.

So what? Half the world population is women. Idiot!

Hey, Fio is no ordinary girl! She's a first class seaplane engineer.

But she's so young. And pretty!

A girl engineer? Are you sure?

She redesigned my plane and now it flies better than ever.

She's young, but she's a genius!

Oh? Ahh! You really mean that?

Hey, I never lie about my seaplane, kid.

Treat her with respect. She came along just to make sure I pay my bill.

So you're in debt, too? It serves you right!

Hey what do you say, we smash his stupid red plane to bits. And leave him here to rot and dead?

Smash it? You'd destroy a work of art?

It happens to be a one-of-a-kind Savoia S.21

We realize it's a nice plane...

but we have our reasons.

Yeah? What are they?

Well it's kinda complicated. And you call yourselves seaplane pilots?

Step aside. Watch the shoes!

My grandpa has been telling me stories about seaplane pilots ever since I was born.

He always says that seaplane pilots are the most honorable and trustworthy fighters in the world!

Every time they fly, both the ocean and the sky purify their hearts.

So they're braver than any pilot in the sky...

and they are mightier than any sailor in the sea!

Ms. Fio! Thank you, you make me proud to be a seaplane pilot.

And you should be, I can tell you're not about money or revenge. You're about honor!

Yeah! That's right, Fio! Yeah! To honor!

Now that girl is something else.

Ok Ms. Fio, we respect you so we will not destroy the plane that you made!

But we still hate that stinkin' pig's gut and we want payback.

Slice that pig to bacon! Yeah!

What are you morons talking about?

You can't gang up on a fellow sea plane pilot! Where is your honor?

You all should be completely ashamed of yourselves!

A real seaplane pilot would never fight in a pack like bunch of cowards!

Look at Porco, he came back here just so he could have a re-match with Curtis.

And defend his reputation like a real seaplane pilot should.

So if you wanna fight Porco honorably then you fight him in the sky!

One on one. I'd fight Porco, but...

my plane has engine trouble.

You big liar! Quit makin' excuses.

What should we do, Boss?

She did make some good points.

We have pick someone who can fight Porco. I think we should talk to Curtis.

Wait a minute! Ask him to fight the pig again?

Only Curtis can beat him.

Ugh... our contract with him has already expired!

Howdy fellas! What? It's Curtis!

What's he doing here?

I followed y'all! I knew you'd get into trouble without me!

Nice goin' Fio. Look at the mess you've gotten me into now.

Here... hold these.

So you want to challenge me to a rematch, do you, pig?

Why should I give it to ya? I won once already and my contract with these boys is expired.

Well, give us a proposition? What do you want?

Beautiful!

Tell you what, if I win will you marry me darlin'?

That's what I want.

Fine with me! But if Porco beats you, then you have to pay off the debt he owes me.

Don't do it, Fio!

Eh, backup!

Ms. Fio, are you quite certain you want to do this?

You should ask him not me.

These bills are kind of expensive.

No they're not!

Are you gonna fight or not?

I will gladly fight for the woman that I love!

Good!

Alright! The fight will take place first thing tomorrow morning!

And since Fio is doing such an honorable thing, my gang'll host!

Hey we'd like to host too! Yeah! Yeah!

So long, Ms. Fio!

This is ridiculous.

So long! Bye!

Shut up! Just go home already!

Ok!

What on Earth possessed you to make that deal?

Well I'm sorry, I... I guess I shouldn't have intervened.

I'm just a stupid little girl!

Fio?

I should thank you for saving my life back there.

You really put yourself on the line.

So thanks. It looks like we're in this thing together now.

So you'll fight Curtis?

He could win you know. Hmm...

You got more honor.

Honor? Well, I hate that word, but somehow when you say it doesn't sound so bad.

What's the matter with you? Are you cold? Fio?

Oh Boy.

I'm shaking all over. My heart's pounding like crazy.

I guess I was really scared.

I just didn't know you would fight for me Porco!

Woah! What are you doin'?

I need a swim.

Oh, no! What?

What's wrong?

I really blew it, Porco!

I should have padded those bills!

Curtis would have paid us a lot more!

You're right!

Porco?

Hmm? Can't you sleep?

I saw...

Maybe it was a dream.

Go back to sleep. We've got a big day tomorrow.

Porco?

Yeah? Why did you turn into a pig?

Hmm... All middle aged men are pigs.

You know I've heard a lot about Capt. Marco Rossolini. My father was in his fighter unit.

He told me that Marco once landed a seaplane in raging sea

to save the life of an enemy pilot. I think that's amazing.

I got it! What if I kiss you Porco? Huh?

Yeah you heard of the fairy tale where the girl kisses the frog and turns him back to a handsome prince?

Come on! You've gotta save it for somebody special, for crying out loud.

Don't you like me?

You're a great kid.

You know what, Fio? Seeing you makes me wish I'd never given up being human.

Now go to sleep.

First tell me a story, then I'll go to sleep.

Alright.

Here's a winner...

It was the last summer of the great war...

We were flying over the Adriatic, on a routine surveillance patrol heading to Istria.

My good buddy, Beruliini, was right beside me.

He had just gotten married to Gina of the Hotel Adriana.

And I was his best man.

But the war called, so we had to go back into battle right after the ceremony.

Suddenly we were in the middle of the worst dogfight of my life.

Friends and enemies were falling all around me like flies.

I had three planes trying to chase me down.

And all I thought about was myself. Soon I realized I was the only one left from my unit.

But the enemy never let up. I flew my guts out trying to get away.

My hands and feet went numb. I could feel myself starting to blackout.

I was sure I was gonna die, then suddenly everything around me turned white.

White?

Yeah. It was the strangest thing I ever seen.

The light was so pure, I figured I must be in heaven.

Then I realized I had just flown into a cloud. I was so exhausted...

I couldn't hold onto the stick to fly my plane.

But the plane just kept on flying.

Flew by itself?

Yeah it was perfectly quiet. And the sky was beautiful...

Then, I saw this strange band of white high above me.

Beruliini, I thought you were dead!

Come back here! Where do you think you're going?

What about Gina? You can't leave her alone.

Let me go instead! Hold on!

When I came to, I was skimming just above the sea, all alone.

God was telling you it wasn't your time yet.

You think? Seems to me, he was telling me maybe I was a pig and maybe I deserved to be all alone.

You can't believe that! You're a good person!

No! The good guys were the ones who died. Or maybe I'm dead, life as a pig...

It's the same thing as hell. Now go to sleep.

That stupid kid, he sold me rusted cartridges.

I think you are a great human being, Porco. And I'm glad you're still around.

Good night!

Place your bets here!

Two box seats left! Two seats here!

Buncha morons! They're turnin' this into a big party

Are all of these people here air pilots?

No we've got trash from all over the Mediterranean. Gangsters, smugglers, gamblers...

Yeah, you might have a handful of respectable people but I doubt it.

Wow! Not only do I get a wife, I'll be getting even more famous!

Ten minutes to start! Ten minutes to start!

Listen up! This is a final bouter between Porco Rosso and Donald Curtis.

So if one of you fights dirty, you'll be disrespected by seaplane pilots for eternity!

C'mon! No speeches, no speeches!

Quite down! The next person I hear whining is dead meat!

Why not drop a bomb? Really gets them quiet.

This fight will decide the fate of Ms. Fio...

who we all love and respect! So keep your mouth shut.

You got that? If you do clap your hands, clap now!

Let's get started already!

Shut up, pig! We're following official procedures.

Now, both you place your bets on these chairs!

Thank you.

Set it down, moron!

If both sides are satisfied, you should shake hands or something like that.

Forget it. I like to keep my hands clean.

Shh! Alright! Let's just get on with it.

We'll go to the church as soon as this is over!

Ah! Don't worry, Fio. Accordin' to my sweet mama, it isn't the love that counts.

Ms. Fio, can we take a picture with you?

We took a bath!

Ok? Everybody ready?

Cheese! Smile!

Place your bets here! ...Three mins with Curtis the favorite!

This is great! We should get them to do this every month!

15 seconds to start!

Wow! I've got chills.

Five seconds...

Four...

Three...

Two...

One...

Go! Go! Go!

Curtis is up first!

It looks like this is going to be a one-sided fight!

Gimme those!

Porco, what you doing? Get some altitude!

He'll be eating bullets if he climbs up now.

He's being tricky.

It's harder for Curtis to hit him if he's close to the water.

Aha! You're trying to make me waste my bullets, aren't you?

Look at that! Porco gave him the loop.

What's the loop?

The loop is what made Porco the Ace of the Adriatic!

He's got me!

He's gonna shoot!

Look he's not shooting! What's wrong? Is his machine gun jammed?

I think I know what's going on here. Porco won't shoot a pilot!

He'll only shoot the plane! Look, there he's in perfect position!

C'mon! Shoot!

No! He's not going for it! Just as I thought!

If the pig shoots now, he'll kill Curtis.

I bet he plans to tire Curtis out and shoot his engine up instead.

What a show-off.

Porco...

Are you messin' with me? C'mon shoot!

Hah! I'll bet your gun is jammed, isn't it? Serves you right, pig!

They're coming towards us!

So, you wanna play games with me? Is that it?

Don't kill us! Kill each other!

Curtis pulled away from the pig!

Jump! Jump!

Hey! Watch the money!

Amazing! The pig's leaving vapor trails!

Unbelievable! I have never seen a dogfight like this in my life!

They sure are crazy!

The fight's gonna be over! What's taking her so long?

I dunno. She's in her room with the door shut.

Boy! I really don't wanna miss this fight!

Is she coming or not?

Gina, Italians know about the fighting. Get the pig out of there!

Ferrari.

Marco! I hope I'm not too late!

I can't believe they can keep this up.

Looks like the pig's fading.

Go on, Porco, hang in there!

...must win!

I'm not handing Fio over to a jerk like you!

He's got Curtis's engine in sight!

It's over!

No! No! Don't jam now!

Gotcha!

What?

It can't be jammed!

It's not jammed. You used up all your ammo, you idiot!

That's not good! And no second gun, thanks to Fio's big butt!

I refuse to end this fight with a draw!

You stupid cowboy! There's no way you can hit me with that.

Oh, yeah?

You think you can hit me from there? C'mon give me a break.

You think that's funny?

you're not even comin' close! Throw somethin' already!

You throw like a girl!

You don't even know anything about girls!

Shut up, pig!

What's goin' on up there?

C'mon Porco!

They're coming in!

Wait! You're a bet! The bets can't run off, Fio!

I go where the money goes! Wait for me!

Why, you crazy pig!

Come and get it, cowboy!

C'mon put 'em up.

Fine with me, you weakling!

No! Porco!

Get up, Pig.

You cheating! Shut up!

C'mon Porco, Block. Uppercut!

Yeah! Yeah! Hit 'im. Hit 'im!

Yes! Now we got a boxing match. The bets are still open!

Taking bets! Taking bets! Bring a bell up here!

Can't you fly this plane any faster?

Sorry ma'am, but I'm afraid the engine will overheat.

Seaplane pilots are all idiots!

Hey, Fio. Did you see that left hook I threw?

I'm gonna finish you off in the next round.

This time I'm send you to dreamland Curtis.

Hit him! Hit him!

I'll make prosciutto outta you!

Come on, big womanizer!

You're the one who that's a womanizer!

You fall in love with every woman you meet!

Your the one hoggin' in all the girls...

Why don't ya pick one... Gina or Fio.

What are you talkin' about?

You can't have both!

Gina says hi!

Don't say Gina like you know her!

Gina says that she's been waitin' for ya!

For years now, she's been wanting to meet ya in that stupid garden of hers...

She loves you, pig!

Porco!

The bell sounded before he went down!

That's a knockout! Stop!

Round is over! Back to your corner.

There they are! The Air Force hasn't arrived yet.

End of round 6!

Round 7!

Gina does not want me, you liar.

I'm not lying. Why would I make that up?

So you want Gina?

You can't have Fio!

That's Gina's plane!

Hey it's an emergency signal!

1.. 2.. 3...

Who ever gets up first, wins!

4... 5... Excuse me! Let me through, please!

6... 7... Gina, wait!

8... Marco! Marco, get up!

I don't wanna see you breaking anymore hearts! You hear me?

9... Yeee! Porco!

The winner!

Porco, Thank you!

Yeah, piece of cake.

Now, listen up everybody. The Italian Air Force is on its way here.

So anyone in trouble with the Italian authorities better move on out.

Come to my place! Drinks are on the house!

Ok, gang! Let's scram!

Mr. Curtis, the fight's over.

Hey, Boss! C'mon hurry up!

I'm trying to be classy, you idiot!

You're a great seaplane engineer. Keep it up, Ms. Fio.

Bye!

Thank you. And keep up the bathing!

And I want to say thanks to you too, Mr. Curtis!

Next time I'll propose to you formally and skip the bet.

Ok. But I already know my answer.

Fio! You're going with Gina.

No! No!

I'm going with you. You said we were in this together!

Gina, take her to her a respectable society, please.

You always do this, Marco. It's just not fair.

Sorry. Off you go.

Let's go.

Here come the Italian Air Force.

I'm gonna draw them away from the others. You wanna help?

Sure, I... Huh? Hey, your face! Wait!

Wait up! Turn around! Get away from me!

C'mon, let me see!

Porco flew rings around the Italian Air Force and they never caught up with him again.

I stayed with Gina for a while and we became good friends.

But soon, I decided it was time to go back to Milan.

Through the years there have been a few wars and a...

good deal of turmoil, but my friendship with Gina has remained strong.

I am now President of the Piccolo Company, and we're busy designing all sorts of

radical new planes, but I take time out every summer to visit the Hotel Adriana.

The old pirate gangs still hang out at Gina's Bar.

Mr. Curtis still writes to me sometimes, although he has yet to become

President of the United States.

He says he still fondly remembers that summer in the Adriatic.

And as for how Gina's bet turned out... well, that's our secret!

Songs Performed by Tokiko Kato

VOICES

PORCO ROSSO Shuichiro Moriyama MADAME GINA Tokiko Kato

MASTER PICCOLO Sanshi Katsura MAMMA AIUTO BOSS Tsunehiko Kamijo

Executive Producers Yasuyoshi Tokuma

Matsuo Toshimitsu and Yoshio Sasaki

Original Story and Screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki

Music by Joe Hisaishi

English Translation by Stephen Alpert, Haruyo Moriyoshi

Jim Hubbert and Ian MacDougall

A Studio Ghibli Film

Producer Toshio Suzuki

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

The End