Director Guy Ritchie and actor Jason Statham in Dubai for the premiere of their new film Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre at Reel Cinemas, The Dubai Mall.
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Ritchie, Statham and British rapper and actor Bugzy Malone discuss what makes their latest film more than just a typical spy story
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‘We were talking only this afternoon about the potential of coming [to Dubai] and making a movie, which is very exciting,’ Statham said
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Statham meets his fans at Reel Cinemas in The Dubai Mall
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Statham and Malone spoke about Ritchie’s unconventional directing style
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Ritchie, Statham and Malone meeting fans
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Statham poses with fans at the event
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Richie and Statham have teamed up for several films, including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Wrath of Man
