SANTA FE, N.M — Alec Baldwin was on the set of his latest film, a low-budget western called “Rust,” working on a scene in which his character, a grizzled outlaw named Harland Rust, finds himself in a small wooden church, cornered by a sheriff and a U.S.
Members of the small crew — including the director, cinematographer, cameraman and script supervisor — clustered around Mr. Baldwin inside the cramped, spartan set.
As light poured through the church’s windows, casting slanted rays in the dust that swirled over the pews, a shadow fell, and the crew had to adjust the camera angle.
The crew had been assured the gun was “cold,” meaning it held no live ammunition, according to court papers.
In fact, investigators said, it was loaded with a live round.
Persons:
N.M — Alec Baldwin, ”, Harland Rust, Baldwin, Jimmy Stewart
Organizations:
SANTA FE, Hollywood
Locations:
SANTA, U.S, Santa Fe, Laramie ”