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The Devil's Backbone

The Devil's Backbone

"What is a ghost?"

2001 1h 48m 7.3 Movie

Overview

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 at a glance

The Devil's Backbone is a 2001 fantasy and drama film directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega and Federico Luppi. It runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 from 1,459 votes.

You can stream The Devil's Backbone on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. If you enjoy it, try La Dolce Vita, The Green Mile and The White Sound next.

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THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE – Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection | MUBI Podcast
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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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Mark Kermode reviews Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone | BFI Player

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