Backbone (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1975, Backbone is a drama and horror film directed by Vlatko Gilić, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. An unbearable stench makes quite wide confusion among the residents of Belgrade. The microbiologist Pavle can not remember immediately where he smelled it, but recalls the event he witnessed as a child and the smell of a burning human. A visit to the crematorium gives him the assurance: The high number of suicides in the city has meant that the ovens are in continuous operation and will probably stay that way - because the stench is slowly making other people commit suicide, too.
Who’s in it. Backbone stars Dragan Nikolić as Pavle Gvozdenović, Predrag Lakovic as Pepi, Mira Banjac as Komšinica sa psom and Milutin Butković as Komšija sa naočarima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Backbone has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backbone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backbone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backbone (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Backbone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Backbone worth watching?
- Backbone holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Backbone?
- Backbone stars Dragan Nikolić, Predrag Lakovic, Mira Banjac, Milutin Butković and Stanislava Janjić.
- When was Backbone released?
- Backbone was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.