Queen of the Chantecler

Queen of the Chantecler

1962 · 112 min · ★ 5.9 · Romance, Drama

A Spanish music hall performer gets caught up in espionage during the First World War.

Directed by Rafael Gil · Written by Jesús María de Arozamena

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