FantasyDramaHorrorThriller
The Devil's Backbone
"What is a ghost?"
User Score1,331 votes
73%7.3/10
Release2001→
Runtime1H 48M
LanguageSpanish
StatusReleased
Synopsis
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.
Principal Cast8

Marisa Paredes
Carmen

Eduardo Noriega
Jacinto

Federico Luppi
Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve
Carlos

Íñigo Garcés
Jaime

Irene Visedo
Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo
Marcelo

Francisco Maestre
'El Puerco'
Media67
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Guillermo del Toro
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Budget$5M
Revenue$7M
Keywords
spainorphanagespanish civil war (1936-39)gothic horrorghostpolitical repression1930sisolated placesupernatural beingghost child
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Countries:SpainMexico
Production:Tequila GangAnhelo ProductionsEl Deseo







































