Musings!

Tanya (Chelo Alonso) learns from her dying father, Igor (Folco Lulli) that she'll be the next leader in QUEEN OF THE TARTARS (1960)

This movie is also known as THE HUNS, which I don't like. The story is about Tanya becoming leader. QUEEN OF THE TARTARS is very specific to the story while THE HUNS is just too general to be acceptable. This is one of Chelo's roles as leading lady. After the success of GOLIATH AND THE BARBARIANS (1959), she was probably hot property and landed this role. She's pretty good in it. Directed by Sergio Grieco, the machismo is at 110% even if it's the story is centered around a woman. The costumes are a bit too 'costumey' but I like it, certainly the out of left field ending. Unfortunately, it's the PEPLUM movie with the ugliest poster ever!