

The Devil's Backbone
2001-04-20 · 108 min · ★ 7.3
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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Production details
- 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 ParedesCarmen
Eduardo NoriegaJacinto
Federico LuppiDr. Casares
Fernando TielveCarlos
Íñigo GarcésJaime
Irene VisedoConchita
José Manuel LorenzoMarcelo
Francisco Maestre'El Puerco'
Junio ValverdeSanti
Berta OjeaAlma
Adrián LamanaGálvez
Miguel OrtizDomínguez
Juan Carlos VellidoAyala
Javier Bódalo'Búho'
Víctor ElíasOrphanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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