Ballad of a Small Player

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

Oct 15, 2025

Rating

2 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 41 minutes

Genres

Crime
Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Homepage

https://www.netflix.com/title/81692347

Cast

Colin Farrell
As Lord Doyle
Fala Chen
As Dao Ming
Tilda Swinton
As Cynthia Blithe
Deanie Yip Tak-Han
As Grandma
Alex Jennings
As Adrian Lippett
Jason Tobin
As Mr. Huang
Adrienne Lau
As Casino Manager
Anthony Wong
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As Alfred da Souza
Jessica Lai
No picture available
As Royale Casino Receptionist
Margaret Cheung
No picture available
As Royale Casino Assistant Manager
Alan K. Chang
No picture available
As Bellman Kai
Selena Fong
No picture available
As Rainbow Casino Croupier
Christina Yong
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As Rainbow Casino Waitress
Suen Tsz-Wai
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As Grandma Bodyguard
Suki Wong
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As Young Widow
Kwok Wai-Yan
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As Cab Driver
Willy Wong
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As Limousine Driver

Crew

Edward Berger
Role: Director
Matthew James Wilkinson
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Role: Producer
Edward Berger
Role: Producer
Lawrence Osborne
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Role: Novel
Mike Goodridge
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Role: Producer
Rowan Joffé
Role: Screenplay
James Bowsher
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Role: Associate Producer
Elle Gibbons
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Role: Executive Producer
Mark Nolting
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Role: Executive Producer
Volker Bertelmann
Role: Original Music Composer
James Friend
Role: Director of Photography
Nick Emerson
Role: Editor
Nina Gold
Role: Casting
Martin Ware
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Role: Casting
Jonathan Houlding
Role: Production Design
Lisy Christl
Role: Costume Design
Benedict Hoermann
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Role: First Assistant Director
Harlon Haveland
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Role: Gaffer
Siobhan Boyes
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Role: Post Production Supervisor
Alex Gavigan
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Role: Second Assistant Director
Daniel Bishop
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Role: "A" Camera Operator
Daniel Bishop
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Role: Steadicam Operator
Morag Ross
Role: Makeup Artist
Andrea Voss
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Role: Makeup Artist
Heike Merker
Role: Makeup Artist
Rowan Joffé
Role: Executive Producer
Lawrence Osborne
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Role: Executive Producer
Luke Rivett
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Role: Executive Producer
Jeanne Tremsal
Role: Executive Producer
Ben Baird
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Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sophia Hardman
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Role: Foley Mixer

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