The Devil's Backbone (2001)

  • NR
  • 09/02/2001 (US)
  • Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller
  • 1h 48m

What is a ghost?

Overview

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

Screenplay, Director

Antonio Trashorras

Screenplay

David Muñoz

Screenplay

Cast

Marisa Paredes's headshot

Marisa Paredes

Carmen
Eduardo Noriega's headshot

Eduardo Noriega

Jacinto
Federico Luppi's headshot

Federico Luppi

Dr. Casares
Fernando Tielve's headshot

Fernando Tielve

Carlos
Íñigo Garcés's headshot

Íñigo Garcés

Jaime
Irene Visedo's headshot

Irene Visedo

Conchita
José Manuel Lorenzo's headshot

José Manuel Lorenzo

Marcelo
Francisco Maestre's headshot

Francisco Maestre

'El Puerco'

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