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.