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The Devil's Backbone

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: 7.279/10 (1254 votes)
  • Budget: $4,500,000
  • Revenue: $6,582,065
  • Production Companies: Producciones Anhelo, Canal+ España, Tequila Gang, Sogepaq, El Deseo
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.0568
  • Languages: Spanish

Cast & Crew

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

as Carmen

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

as Jacinto

Federico Luppi

Federico Luppi

as Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve

Fernando Tielve

as Carlos

Íñigo Garcés

Íñigo Garcés

as Jaime

Irene Visedo

Irene Visedo

as Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo

José Manuel Lorenzo

as Marcelo

Francisco Maestre

Francisco Maestre

as 'El Puerco'

Junio Valverde

Junio Valverde

as Santi

Berta Ojea

Berta Ojea

as Alma

Gallery

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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

External Links

Keywords

spainorphanagespanish civil war (1936-39)gothic horrorghostpolitical repression1930sisolated placesupernatural beingghost child

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 7.279/10 based on 1254 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?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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