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The Backwoods

Original title: Bosque de sombras
  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
6.2K
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Gary Oldman, Virginie Ledoyen, Paddy Considine, Lluís Homar, and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón in The Backwoods (2006)
An English couple's holiday in Spain is interrupted when they discover a girl imprisoned in a cabin.
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An English couple's holiday in Spain is interrupted when they discover a girl imprisoned in a cabin.An English couple's holiday in Spain is interrupted when they discover a girl imprisoned in a cabin.An English couple's holiday in Spain is interrupted when they discover a girl imprisoned in a cabin.

  • Director
    • Koldo Serra
  • Writers
    • Jon Sagalá
    • Koldo Serra
    • Sebastian Maharg
  • Stars
    • Gary Oldman
    • Virginie Ledoyen
    • Paddy Considine
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Koldo Serra
    • Writers
      • Jon Sagalá
      • Koldo Serra
      • Sebastian Maharg
    • Stars
      • Gary Oldman
      • Virginie Ledoyen
      • Paddy Considine
    • 58User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast15

    Gary Oldman
    Gary Oldman
    • Paul
    Virginie Ledoyen
    Virginie Ledoyen
    • Lucy
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Norman
    Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
    Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
    • Isabel
    • (as Aitana Sánchez Gijón)
    Jon Ariño
    • Lechón
    Kandido Uranga
    Kandido Uranga
    • Miguel
    • (as Kándido Uranga)
    Andrés Gertrúdix
    Andrés Gertrúdix
    • Antonio
    • (as Andrés Gertrudix)
    Álex Angulo
    Álex Angulo
    • José Andrés
    Savitri Ceballos
    • José Andrés' daughter
    Patxi Bisquert
    Patxi Bisquert
    • José Luis
    José Andrés Zalduegui
    • Bartender
    • (as José A. Zalduegui)
    Ramón Churruca
    • Ignacio
    Isabel Jiménez
    • Waitress
    Yaiza Esteve
    Yaiza Esteve
    • Nerea, The Child
    Lluís Homar
    Lluís Homar
    • Paco
    • Director
      • Koldo Serra
    • Writers
      • Jon Sagalá
      • Koldo Serra
      • Sebastian Maharg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews58

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sir Gary Oldman, Paddy Considine and Virginie Ledoyen were dubbed for the Spanish version of the film. The scenes where the characters had whole scenes with English dialog were all dubbed. Only when the characters spoke in English with the Spanish characters, the dubbing actors said their lines in English. 'Aitana Sánchez-Gijon' dubbed herself.
    • Goofs
      When Paul is out with the villagers, back at the house Norman, Lucy and Isabel do not hear the practice shots Paul and the others take on a clear day. Yet later in a torrential downpour, having walked miles farther towards the nearest town, the trio hear the distant single shot when Paco kills Paul.
    • Quotes
      • Norman: I'm just trying to think!
      • Paul: Don't think! Let me think for both of us!
    • Connections
      Featured in Nubes y claros - Rodando 'Bosque de sombras' (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      There is a war
      Written and Performed by Leonard Cohen
      Taken from the Album 'New Skin for the old Ceremony'
      Courtesy of Sony HNG Music, Canada

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    FAQ1

    • Is this film an unofficial remake of Straw Dogs because of every scene being an uncredited rewrite of every scene in the film mentioned?

    Details

    • Release date
      • February 16, 2007 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Bosque de sombras
    • Filming locations
      • Navarra, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Filmax Entertainment
      • Monfort Producciones
      • Castelao Producciones
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • €3,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $123,913
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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