The Devil's Backbone

The Devil's Backbone

What is a ghost?

El espinazo del diablo

7.3 /10 1,346 votes
April 20, 2001 1h 48m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Guillermo del Toro
Writers Guillermo del Toro, Antonio Trashorras
Studio Tequila Gang
Rating 7.3/10
Language ES
Budget $4,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

Carmen

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

Jacinto

Federico Luppi

Federico Luppi

Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve

Fernando Tielve

Carlos

Íñigo Garcés

Íñigo Garcés

Jaime

Irene Visedo

Irene Visedo

Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo

José Manuel Lorenzo

Marcelo

Francisco Maestre

Francisco Maestre

'El Puerco'

Junio Valverde

Junio Valverde

Santi

Berta Ojea

Berta Ojea

Alma

Adrián Lamana

Adrián Lamana

Gálvez

Daniel Esparza

Marcos

Frequently Asked Questions

The Devil's Backbone was released on April 20, 2001.

The runtime of The Devil's Backbone is 1h 48m.

The Devil's Backbone is a Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller movie.

The Devil's Backbone has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Devil's Backbone is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Devil's Backbone was directed by Guillermo del Toro.

The main cast of The Devil's Backbone includes Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi.

The Devil's Backbone is originally in Spanish.