With 'Rust' to the cinema: a western full of goose bumps and memories!

With 'Rust' to the cinema: a western full of goose bumps and memories!

New Mexico, USA - The tension awaited Western "Rust - Legend of the West" celebrates its premiere in the cinemas on May 1, 2025. The film, which has a tragic history, is a direct tribute to the Halyna Hutchins camera, which was fatally hit in 2021 during filming by a shot from a revolver held by Alec Baldwin. The incident occurred during a rehearsal in New Mexico, which led to a devastating drama on the set.

The case around Baldwin had far -reaching legal consequences. In 2022, the trial against him was terminated due to a procedural error, while the arms master Hannah Gutierrez-Reed served an 18-month prison sentence due to negligent killing. Joel Souza, the director of the film, was also affected because he was injured in the terrible incident, but survived.

The plot of "Rust"

"Rust-Legend of the West" plays in 1882 and follows the history of 13-year-old Lucas Hollister, who has to take care of his little brother Jacob after the death of his parents. Lucas is wrongly accused of murder on a farmer and sentenced to death. Baldwin plays the role of the bandit Harland Rust, who sets itself the task of freeing his grandson Lucas from prison. Together they flee in a dramatic adventure through New Mexico and are watched by US-Marshal Wood Helm and the bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher".

The film has a term of 139 minutes and contains classic western elements such as chasing hunts, showdowns and fights, which makes it particularly attractive for fans of the genre. The filming was completed in Montana in 2023 to appreciate Hutchins' work, and in the credits it will be with the dedication "For Halyna" and her motto "How could you do that even better?" honored.

reactions and safety precautions

The completion of the film has triggered mixed reactions. Many see “Rust” a way to process the tragedy around Halyna Hutchins and to commemorate them. Matthew Hutchins, her widower, acts as a executive producer and thus shows his support for the project. In this context, a documentary entitled "Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna" was also published.

The tragic events on the set of "Rust" also raise questions about the security precautions for film productions. Experts emphasize that in many countries, such as Germany, no sharp ammunition is used in filming with weapons to avoid accidents. Each weapon must be assigned to an actor, and a weapon master and a security officer are part of the crew to ensure the necessary safety measures. Nevertheless, the ambiguity of the exact circumstances of the fatal accident and its avoidance remains an issue that continues to employ the film industry.

"Rust - Legend of the West" not only a film about the wild life in the West, but also a work that reflects the shadows of reality and keeps the memory of Halyna Hutchins alive.