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Overview: A high-stakes gambler decides to lay low in Macau after his past and debts catch up with him. Along the way he encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
Release Date: 2025-10-15
Runtime: 101
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Language: EN
Company: Good Chaos, Stigma Films, Nine Hours
Status: Released
Writer: Lawrence Osborne, Rowan Joffé
Director: Edward Berger
Producer: Mike Goodridge, Edward Berger, Matthew James Wilkinson
Vote Average: 6
Vote Count: 5
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Colin Farrell | Lord Doyle |
| Fala Chen | Dao Ming |
| Tilda Swinton | Cynthia Blithe |
| Deanie Yip Tak-Han | Grandma |
| Alex Jennings | Adrian Lippett |
| Jason Tobin | Mr. Huang |
| Adrienne Lau | Casino Manager |
| Anthony Wong | Alfred da Souza |
| Jessica Lai | Royale Casino Receptionist |
| Margaret Cheung | Royale Casino Assistant Manager |
| Alan K. Chang | Bellman Kai |
| Selena Fong | Rainbow Casino Croupier |
| Christina Yong | Rainbow Casino Waitress |
| Suen Tsz-Wai | Grandma Bodyguard |
| Suki Wong | Young Widow |
| Kwok Wai-Yan | Cab Driver |
| Willy Wong | Limousine Driver |
6/10 based on 5 votes.
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 Colin Farrell. It's his misery and his desperate search for authenticity that grip us, culminating in a powerful, satisfying conclusion. It deserves to be seen on the big screen for its scale and ambition. When all the cards are on the table, the real bet is never on luck, but on the courage to be real." Rating: A-
Q: Who directed Ballad of a Small Player?
A: Edward Berger.
Q: What genre is Ballad of a Small Player?
A: Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Q: When was Ballad of a Small Player released?
A: 2025-10-15.
Q: Who wrote Ballad of a Small Player?
A: Lawrence Osborne, Rowan Joffé.