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The Devil's Backbone (2001)

Movie ★ 7.3 108 min

Fantasy Drama Horror Thriller

Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.

Guillermo del Toro Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 20, 2001
Runtime
108 min
Rating
R
Budget
$4.5M
Box office
$6.6M
IMDb
tt0256009
Country
,
Language
Studio
Tequila Gang, Anhelo Productions,

Themes

Cast

Marisa Paredes Marisa Paredes Carmen Eduardo Noriega Eduardo Noriega Jacinto Federico Luppi Federico Luppi Dr. Casares Fernando Tielve Fernando Tielve Carlos Íñigo Garcés Íñigo Garcés Jaime Irene Visedo Irene Visedo Conchita José Manuel Lorenzo José Manuel Lorenzo Marcelo Francisco Maestre Francisco Maestre 'El Puerco' Junio Valverde Junio Valverde Santi Berta Ojea Berta Ojea Alma Adrián Lamana Adrián Lamana Gálvez Daniel Esparza Marcos Miguel Ortiz Miguel Ortiz Domínguez Juan Carlos Vellido Juan Carlos Vellido Ayala Javier Bódalo Javier Bódalo 'Búho' Víctor Elías Víctor Elías Orphan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Devil's Backbone about?
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Who directed The Devil's Backbone?
The Devil's Backbone was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?
The Devil's Backbone stars Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve.
When was The Devil's Backbone released?
The Devil's Backbone is a 2001 fantasy, drama, horror, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone?
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