on set

Movie sets are dangerous places, and we’re not talking about the private trailers and casting couches. We mean the actual sets, where heavy equipment, electrical cables and fast-moving vehicles are just a few of the hazards that can cause harm to the actors and crew. Couple that with stunts involving explosives and death-defying falls, and it’s no wonder that many have paid the ultimate price while on movie sets. Here are some movies that sadly resulted in real-life deaths. The Conqueror - 1955 "The Conqueror," starring John Wayne, was partially filmed near St. George, Utah, which was downwind ...