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Did a movie set become a death sentence for an American icon? 🤠

In 1954, John Wayne took on the role of Genghis Khan in a film titled "The Conqueror." It was supposed to be a cinematic masterpiece, but it became a haunting tragedy. Filmed downwind from a nuclear test site in Utah, the entire cast and crew were unknowingly exposed to deadly radioactive fallout.

In this video, we uncover the chilling true story of the 13 tons of radioactive dust shipped back to Hollywood and the silent enemy that followed "The Duke" until his final days.

In this 6-minute deep dive, we explore:

Why Snow Canyon, Utah was a beautiful death trap.

The government secrets behind Operation Upshot-Knothole.

The staggering toll on the 220 cast and crew members.

How John Wayne fought his final battle with the same grit he showed on screen.

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