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Ballad of a Small Player

Ballad of a Small Player
★ 5.8/10•2025•1h 41m•R•Crime•Drama
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Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.

Edward Berger · Director

Rowan Joffé · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 15, 2025

Actors

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Lord Doyle

Fala Chen

Fala Chen

Dao Ming

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Cynthia Blithe

Deanie Ip

Deanie Ip

Grandma

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Adrian Lippett

Jason Tobin

Jason Tobin

Mr. Huang

Adrienne Lau

Adrienne Lau

Casino Manager

Anthony Wong Chau-sang

Anthony Wong Chau-sang

Alfred da Souza

Jessica Lai

Jessica Lai

Royale Casino Receptionist

Margaret Cheung

Royale Casino Assistant Manager

Alan K. Chang

Bellman Kai

Selena Fong

Rainbow Casino Croupier

Christina Yong

Christina Yong

Rainbow Casino Waitress

Suen Tsz-wai

Grandma Bodyguard

Suki Wong

Young Widow

Kwok Wai-Yan

Cab Driver

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