The Devil’s Backbone

Theatrical - Wide 2001-09-02

Cast Eduardo Noriega Marisa Paredes Federico Luppi Inigo Garces Fernando Tielve Irene Visedo
Directed by Guillermo del Toro
Written by Guillermo del Toro Antonio Trashorras

Genres: Drama

JoBlo's Rating

7/10

Synopsis

During the Spanish Civil War, an orphaned 10-year-old boy, Carlos (Fernando Tielve), arrives at the Santa Lucia School, where he’s taken in by the headmistress (Marisa Paredes). Over time, Carlos comes to realize that the school has some creepy secrets, including... See more a sighing ghost.

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The Devil’s Backbone

Posted 24 years ago

Review Date: Director: Guillermo Del Toro Writer: Guillermo Del Toro, Antonio Trashorras, David Munoz Producers: Guillermo Del Toro, Pedro Almodovar Actors: Fernando Tielve Inigo Garces Eduardo Noriega Plot: Taking place during the final days of the Spanish Civil War, an...