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The Devil's Backbone (2001)

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.

Released April 20, 2001 108 min 13+

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

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Watch Providers: The Roku Channel

Production Companies: Tequila Gang, El Deseo, Anhelo Productions

Country: Spain
Production Countries: Spain, Mexico
Languages: Spanish

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108 min
April 20, 2001
Aug. 1, 2001
Released
$4,500,000
$6,582,065
MA 15+ / 13+