An extraordinary story

The Logline

A documentary film exploring the unlikely story of how Division Four striker Mike Metcalf found himself facing off against legendary Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás in a 1967 charity match in Liverpool, where global football stardom collided with grassroots community spirit.

Behind the Scenes

The Production

Bull Moose Productions

Bull Moose Productions

An independent film production company dedicated to telling unique and compelling stories.

Director's Statement

Director's Statement

Daniel Metcalf shares his passion for this project and its personal significance.

Development Plan

Development Plan

Our roadmap for bringing this extraordinary story to the screen.

Exploring the story

The Film

Our Team

Cast & Crew

Daniel Metcalf

Daniel Metcalf

Director & Producer
Sam Thomas Photo

Sam Thomas

Cinematographer & Editor
Ethan Ellis Photo

Ethan Ellis

Assistant Camera
Grace Cugat-Davies Photo

Grace Cugat-Davies

Animation Artist
Beau Folsom Photo

Beau Folsom

Composer
Kim Thomas Photo

Kim Thomas

Narrator
Callum Metcalf Photo

Callum Metcalf

Producer
What People Are Saying

Film Endorsements

Latest News

From the Blog

Principal Photography Wraps on Football Documentary "Metcalf vs Puskás" Photo
01 January 0001

Principal Photography Wraps on Football Documentary "Metcalf vs Puskás"

Principal photography has successfully wrapped on the highly anticipated football documentary "Metcalf vs Puskás", following nine intensive days of filming across historic football venues throughout North Wales and North West England.

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Manchester United pledge support for "Metcalf vs Puskás" Photo
23 January 2025

Manchester United pledge support for "Metcalf vs Puskás"

We are delighted to share the news that Manchester United Football Club have kindly agreed to support our production and help us create a fitting segment focussed on the 1965 cup encounter with Chester.

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"Metcalf vs Puskás" featured in The Blue & White Photo
19 January 2025

"Metcalf vs Puskás" featured in The Blue & White

Thank you very much to The Blue & White for featuring our documentary film project in their latest Chester fanzine.

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Mark Williams donates to raise film funds Photo
30 November 2024

Mark Williams donates to raise film funds

We are delighted to announce that Mark Williams MBE and Lee Walker have gifted our film project, to help us raise funds.

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Crowdfunding Campaign Launches for Documentary Photo
13 November 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launches for Documentary

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise vital funds for "Metcalf vs Puskás", find out more information on how you can support the project.

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Why I'm Making This Film - Daniel Metcalf Photo
01 October 2024

Why I'm Making This Film - Daniel Metcalf

Film director Daniel Metcalf shares the story behind "Metcalf vs Puskás" and its personal significance to him, as well as his love for cinema.

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