London, April 22 : Russell Crowe and Dame Helen Mirren shared a kiss at the premiere of their recent movie `State of Play' in London.

The movie tells the story of a journalist''s probe into the suspicious death of a Congressman''s mistress.

While Crowe plays the journalist, Dame Helen stars as his bitter editor in the film adaptation of the critically acclaimed BBC television series of the same name.

"How great to be Russell Crowe''s boss! I love pushing him around. Except, of course, I don''t when the camera''s not rolling," the Telegraph quoted her as saying.

Brad Pitt had been tipped to play Crowe''s role earlier but was said to have abandoned the production before the filming began. (ANI)