Ballad of a Small Player
A debt‑ridden gambler desperate to outrun his past stakes everything on a high‑stakes baccarat game in Macau—only to become entangled with an enigmatic woman whose hidden motives could ruin him forever.
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In the casinos of Macau, a gambler who is fleeing his past and mounting debts becomes intrigued by an enigmatic woman seated at the baccarat table.
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Edited by Nick EmersonShot by James FriendScored by Volker BertelmannDesigned by Jonathan Houlding
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Cast & Crew
41 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Colin Farrell
as Lord Doyle
Tilda Swinton
as Blithe
Chik Ka Lai
as Royale Casino Receptionist
Margaret Cheung
as Royale Casino Assistant Manager
Fala Chen
as Dao Ming
Deanie Ip
as Grandma
Jason Tobin
as Mr. Huang (Hotel Manager)
Alex Jennings
as Adrian Lippett
Alan K Chang
as Bellman Kai
Selena Fong
as Dealer
Colin Farrell Nm0268199
as Lord Doyle
Adrienne Lau
as Casino Manager
Supporting cast
17Anthony Wong Chau Sang
as Alfred da Souza
Jessica Lai
as Royale Casino Receptionist
Christina Yong
as Rainbow Casino Waitress
Suen Tsz Wai
as Grandma Bodyguard
Suki Wong
as Young Widow
Kwok Wai Yan
as Cab Driver
Willy Wong
as Limousine Driver
Gary Fong
as Centurion
Ashley Lam Kae Ning
as Intercontinental Waitress
Mel Lau
as Intercontinental Collector
Tyler Holland
as Royale Casino American Security
Ivan Poon
as Floor Manager
Ellie Law
as VIP Casino Waitress
Jenny Phi Lan Tang
as VIP Dealer
Mike Yip
as VIP Casino Waiter
Marc Ngan
as Floor Supervisor
Jordon Ho Kwok Nam
as Gambler (uncredited)
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