
The Devil's Backbone
What is a ghost?
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: El espinazo del diablo
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Release Date: 2001-04-20
- Runtime: 108 minutes
- Rating: 7.285/10 (1244 votes)
- Budget: $4,500,000
- Revenue: $6,582,065
- Production Companies: Producciones Anhelo, Canal+ España, Tequila Gang, Sogepaq, El Deseo
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9229
- Languages: Spanish
Cast & Crew

Marisa Paredes
as Carmen

Eduardo Noriega
as Jacinto

Federico Luppi
as Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve
as Carlos

Íñigo Garcés
as Jaime

Irene Visedo
as Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo
as Marcelo

Francisco Maestre
as 'El Puerco'

Junio Valverde
as Santi

Berta Ojea
as Alma
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Trailers & Clips
THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE – Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection | MUBI Podcast
Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone | BFI Player
Excerpt
Three Reasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Backbone?▼
The Devil's Backbone is a Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2001-04-20.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Backbone?▼
The main cast includes Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve, Íñigo Garcés, .
Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Devil's Backbone is available.
Is The Devil's Backbone based on a true story?▼
What is a ghost?
What is the IMDb rating of The Devil's Backbone?▼
The Devil's Backbone has an IMDb rating of 7.285/10 based on 1244 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Devil's Backbone?▼
The movie had a production budget of $4,500,000 and earned $6,582,065 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Devil's Backbone?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Producciones Anhelo, Canal+ España, Tequila Gang, Sogepaq, El Deseo. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Devil's Backbone filmed?▼
The Devil's Backbone was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Devil's Backbone?▼
The total runtime of The Devil's Backbone is 108 minutes.
Is The Devil's Backbone suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Devil's Backbone?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Devil's Backbone.
Does The Devil's Backbone have a post-credit scene?▼
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