Chelo Alonso, born in 1933 in Cuba, emerged as a captivating figure in Italian cinema during the 1960s, embodying the archetype of the femme fatale. She is best remembered for her roles in Goliath and the Barbarians (1959), where her fiery temperament shines, and Morgan, the Pirate (1960), showcasing her sensual dance scenes that captivated audiences. In Night of the Serpent (1969), she further solidified her status as a cult film heroine, blending her Cuban roots with the gritty allure of exploitation cinema.
Night of the Serpent
Hernandez, the sheriff of a small Mexican village, joins a group of townsmen with the intention of killing young orphan Manuel and robbing him of his inheritance. Killer Luke, now an alcoholic for having murdered his own son by mistake, who is chosen for the task, instead decides to take the defence of the poor child.
