ANGE & THE BOSS – PUSKAS IN AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA, 2024 77min

Company: Sepia Tones

Section: MOVIES & TV FOOTBALL – FEATURE

Discipline: Football

Director: Tony Wilson, Cam Fink

Editing: Cameron Fink

Photo: Cameron Fink

Soundtrack: David Bridie

Actors: Ange Postecoglou, Paul Trimboli, Miki Petersen 

Producer: Tony Wilson

Synopsis:

The legendary playing and coaching career of the great Hungarian striker Ferenc Puskas ended in the relatively isolated Melbourne neighborhood of Middle Park, coaching South Melbourne Hellas, led by current Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou. This is a sporting history of a humble giant from the old and new worlds of football, filled with bizarre anecdotes and a thrilling season finale. It also delves into Australia’s ethnic football tradition and how Ferenc supported the newcomers.