Ballad of a Small Player

Watch: Ballad of a Small Player

10/15/20251h 41m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

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.

Director:

Edward Berger

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

based on novel or book
gambler
duringcreditsstinger
macau

Cast

Colin Farrell

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Lord Doyle

Fala Chen

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Dao Ming

Tilda Swinton

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Cynthia Blithe

Deanie Ip

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Grandma

Alex Jennings

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Adrian Lippett

Jason Tobin

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Mr. Huang

Adrienne Lau

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Casino Manager

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

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Alfred da Souza

Jessica Lai

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Royale Casino Receptionist

Margaret Cheung

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Royale Casino Assistant Manager

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Reviews (1)

MS
Manuel São Bento
Written 1 month(s) ago
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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-