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The Devil's Backbone
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The Devil's Backbone

2001-04-20 · 108 min · ★ 7.3

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.

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Directors
Guillermo del Toro
Production companies
Tequila Gang, Anhelo Productions, El Deseo
Countries
Spain, Mexico
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,500,000
Revenue
USD 6,582,065

Top Cast

Marisa ParedesMarisa ParedesCarmen
Eduardo NoriegaEduardo NoriegaJacinto
Federico LuppiFederico LuppiDr. Casares
Fernando TielveFernando TielveCarlos
Íñigo GarcésÍñigo GarcésJaime
Irene VisedoIrene VisedoConchita
José Manuel LorenzoJosé Manuel LorenzoMarcelo
Francisco MaestreFrancisco Maestre'El Puerco'
Junio ValverdeJunio ValverdeSanti
Berta OjeaBerta OjeaAlma
Adrián LamanaAdrián LamanaGálvez
Daniel EsparzaMarcos
Miguel OrtizMiguel OrtizDomínguez
Juan Carlos VellidoJuan Carlos VellidoAyala
Javier BódaloJavier Bódalo'Búho'
Víctor ElíasVíctor ElíasOrphan

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