The Devil's Backbone(2001)
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The Devil's Backbone 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.
The Devil's Backbone (2001) is a fantasy, drama, horror and thriller film directed by Guillermo del Toro, released on April 20, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi and Fernando Tielve. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,412 ratings.
- Director:
- Guillermo del Toro
- Writers:
- Guillermo del Toro, Antonio Trashorras, David Muñoz
- Producers:
- Agustín Almodóvar, Bertha Navarro
- Cinematographer:
- Guillermo Navarro
- Composer:
- Javier Navarrete
- Production:
- Tequila Gang, Anhelo Productions, El Deseo
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $6,582,065
- Status:
- Released
The Devil's Backbone (2001) Trailer
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THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE – Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection | MUBI Podcast
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Mark Kermode reviews Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone | BFI Player
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Three Reasons
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The Devil's Backbone Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marisa Paredes
as Carmen
Eduardo Noriega
as Jacinto
Federico Luppi
as Dr. Casares
Fernando Tielve
as Carlos
Íñigo Garcés
as Jaime
Irene Visedo
as Conchita
José Manuel Lorenzo
as Marcelo
Francisco Maestre
as 'El Puerco'
Junio Valverde
as Santi
Berta Ojea
as Alma
Adrián Lamana
as Gálvez
- Daniel Esparza
Daniel Esparza
as Marcos
Key crew
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, written by Guillermo del Toro, Antonio Trashorras and David Muñoz, produced by Agustín Almodóvar and Bertha Navarro.
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The Devil's Backbone Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,412 ratings.
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The Devil's Backbone – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil's Backbone online?
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The Devil's Backbone (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?
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The main cast of The Devil's Backbone (2001) includes Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve and Íñigo Garcés. The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil's Backbone released?
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The Devil's Backbone was released on April 20, 2001 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Devil's Backbone worth watching?
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The Devil's Backbone (2001) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,412 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Devil's Backbone?
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