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Resurrecting ‘Rust’: How Alec Baldwin’s Ill-Fated Flick Got Finished

Three years after the movie was struck by tragedy, its director and new cinematographer explain how they battled through trauma, moral objection and their own mixed emotions to finally complete the indie Western.

‘Rust’ to Make World Premiere at Camerimage Film Festival (Without Alec Baldwin)

The indie Western will be unveiled before the public three years after the tragic on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins — but its star and producer will not be in attendance.

‘Rust’ Armorer Loses Bid for New Trial, Dismissal of Charges

The court said that Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer could've tested and presented evidence of a batch of ammunition, some of which matched the live rounds found on the 'Rust' set, but chose not to.

‘Rust’ Ricochet: Film’s Ammo Provider Questions New Bullet Evidence That Derailed Trial (Exclusive)

Seth Kenney, who provided rounds to the production and was a key witness for the failed prosecution, was potentially implicated by new evidence that got the case against Alec Baldwin tossed. But he says the deadly bullet didn’t come from him and alleges foul play.

‘Rust’ Director Says He Has “No Relationship” With Alec Baldwin, Is Unsure Whether Justice Was Done

Joel Souza finished filming the movie more than a year after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death but did not include the scene being worked on when the prop gun went off: "I'm not going back to that."

Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Case Judge Calls Out “Deliberate Misconduct” By Prosecutors

The dismissal was grounded in suppression of evidence that was favorable to the actor.

Will the ‘Rust’ Armorer Walk, Too?

In the aftermath of the stunning Alec Baldwin trial revelations, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter, has filed to have her case dismissed.

How the Shock Alec Baldwin Case Dismissal Impacts Other ‘Rust’ Main Players

With armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed in prison awaiting appeal, multiple civil lawsuits pending and the movie finished with post-production, the long and winding story of 'Rust' continues.

A Timeline of the ‘Rust’ Shooting and Investigation

The Hollywood Reporter reports on the ongoing probe into the on-set tragedy, when star Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun that killed Halyna Hutchins, the director of photography on the Western.

Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Trial

Baldwin wept in court as a Santa Fe judge dismissed his involuntary manslaughter case with prejudice on Friday after a day-long, dramatic and often bizarre hearing over how police and prosecutors treated a handful of bullets.

Alec Baldwin Files Motion to Dismiss ‘Rust’ Case Over New Evidence as Hearing Gets Underway

On day two of the trial, lawyers clashed over previously undisclosed ballistics evidence the defense claimed was provided by a so-called good Samaritan but then ignored.

Alec Baldwin’s Lawyers Claim He’s a Victim of Agenda-Driven District Attorney

At day one of the 'Rust' trial in Santa Fe, the star's attorney alleged of the New Mexico prosecutors, "Instead of trying to find the source of the lethal bullet, they focused on Mr. Baldwin."