Ballad of a Small Player
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler fleeing his past—and his debts—becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
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Edward Berger
Benedict Hoermann
Alex Gavigan
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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-
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The directors of Ballad of a Small Player are Edward Berger, Benedict Hoermann, and Alex Gavigan.
The cast of Ballad of a Small Player includes Tilda Swinton as Cynthia Blithe, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Alfred da Souza, Jason Tobin as Mr. Huang, Alex Jennings as Adrian Lippett, Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, Suki Wong as Young Widow, Deanie Ip as Grandma, Fala Chen as Dao Ming, Adrienne Lau as Casino Manager, Jessica Lai as Royale Casino Receptionist, Margaret Cheung as Royale Casino Assistant Manager, Alan K. Chang as Bellman Kai, and more.
The duration of Ballad of a Small Player is 1h 41 mins.
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Ballad of a Small Player was released on 15 Oct 2025.
Ballad of a Small Player is listed under Crime and Drama on Fanbiz.
Ballad of a Small Player has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "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..."
