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The Devil's Backbone

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The Devil's Backbone

What is a ghost?

7.3

1h 48m

2001

“What is a ghost?”

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.

Director

Guillermo del Toro

Trailer

FantasyDramaHorrorThriller

spainorphanagespanish civil war (1936-39)gothic horrorghostpolitical repression1930sisolated placesupernatural beingghost child

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Cast & Crew

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

as Carmen

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

as Jacinto

Federico Luppi

Federico Luppi

as Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve

Fernando Tielve

as Carlos

Íñigo Garcés

Íñigo Garcés

as Jaime

Irene Visedo

Irene Visedo

as Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo

José Manuel Lorenzo

as Marcelo

Francisco Maestre

Francisco Maestre

as 'El Puerco'

Junio Valverde

Junio Valverde

as Santi

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