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Ballad of a Small Player

Ballad of a Small Player

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.

CrimeDrama

Release: 2025-10-15Runtime: 101 minRating: 5.822 (297)

Cast

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

Crew

Edward Berger

Edward Berger

Director

Lawrence Osborne

Novel

Mike Goodridge

Producer

Edward Berger

Edward Berger

Producer

Matthew James Wilkinson

Producer

Rowan Joffé

Rowan Joffé

Screenplay

James Bowsher

Associate Producer

Elle Gibbons

Executive Producer

Mark Nolting

Executive Producer

Volker Bertelmann

Volker Bertelmann

Original Music Composer

Clips & Videos

Colin Farrell & Edward Berger Go Behind the Scenes

Colin Farrell & Edward Berger Go Behind the Scenes

What Ballad Of A Small Player Really Means! Colin Farrell, Fala Chen & Edward Berger Explain | BAFTA

What Ballad Of A Small Player Really Means! Colin Farrell, Fala Chen & Edward Berger Explain | BAFTA

Tilda Swinton shares stories from the set

Tilda Swinton shares stories from the set

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Teaser

Official Teaser