The Devil's Backbone (2001)
What is a ghost?
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.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: April 20, 2001
Cast
- 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'
- Junio Valverde - Santi
- Berta Ojea - Alma
Screenplay
- Guillermo del Toro (Screenplay)
- Carlos Giménez (Storyboard)
- David Muñoz (Screenplay)
- Antonio Trashorras (Screenplay)
Music: Javier Navarrete
Cinematography: Guillermo Navarro
Editing: Luis de la Madrid
Production: Tequila Gang, Anhelo Productions, El Deseo
Country: Spain, Mexico
Language: Español
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: es
Themes
Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Possessive Ghost Whisper and Darkness Soul, Revenge from the Spirit World, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm
Keywords
spain, orphanage, spanish civil war (1936-39), gothic horror, ghost, political repression, 1930s, isolated place, supernatural being, ghost child
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil's Backbone about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
- Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone stars Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve, Íñigo Garcés, Irene Visedo.
- How long is The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone is a Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone had a budget of $5M.
- How much did The Devil's Backbone gross?
- The Devil's Backbone grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was The Devil's Backbone produced?
- The Devil's Backbone was produced in Spain, Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Devil's Backbone?
- The themes of The Devil's Backbone include: Ghostly Apparitions and the Spirit Realm, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Possessive Ghost Whisper and Darkness Soul, Revenge from the Spirit World, Ghostly Specter and Haunted Realm.