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Ballad of a Small Player( 2025)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Colin Farrell

      Lord Doyle

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      Fala Chen

      Dao Ming

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      Tilda Swinton

      Cynthia Blithe

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      Deanie Ip

      Grandma

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      Alex Jennings

      Adrian Lippett

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      Jason Tobin

      Mr. Huang

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      Adrienne Lau

      Casino Manager

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      Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

      Alfred da Souza

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      Jessica Lai

      Royale Casino Receptionist

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      Margaret Cheung

      Royale Casino Assistant Manager

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      Alan K. Chang

      Bellman Kai

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      Selena Fong

      Rainbow Casino Croupier

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      Christina Yong

      Rainbow Casino Waitress

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      Suen Tsz-Wai

      Grandma Bodyguard

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      Suki Wong

      Young Widow

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      Kwok Wai-Yan

      Cab Driver

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      Willy Wong

      Limousine Driver

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      Gary Fong

      Centurion

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      Ashley Lam

      Intercontinental Waitress

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      Mel Lau

      Intercontinental Collector

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      Tyler Holland

      Royale Casino American Security

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      Ivan Poon

      Floor Manager

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      Ellie Law

      VIP Casino Waitress

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      Jenny Phi Lan Tang

      VIP Dealer

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      Mike Yip

      VIP Casino Waiter

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      Marc Ngan

      Floor Supervisor

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      Jordon Ho Kwok-Nam

      Gambler (uncredited)

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    A review by Manuel São Bento

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    Written by Manuel São Bento on Fri Oct 24 2025
    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/ballad-of-a-small-player-movie-review-a-sensory-overload-carried-by-colin-farrells-magnetic-performance/ "Ballad of a Small Player is a sensorial experience elevated by all the artists involved. It's a story about a man trying to find himself amidst a culture marked by out-of-control capitalism and greed manifested through audiovisual intoxication. Despite a slightly unbalanced first act and a central relationship that deserved more screentime, the film is a triumph of form, technique, and, above all, the magnetic performance of C...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • gambler
    • macau