The Challenge (2005): Cast
The Challenge is a 2005 action film directed by Johannes Jaeger, starring Mathis Landwehr as Jonas Klingenberg, Christian Monz and Bela B.. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Johannes Jaeger
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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German - Studio
- action concept
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Challenge About?
The premise of The Challenge without spoilers.
In a devastated future where natural catastrophes and economic collapse have turned cities into ruins, humanity survives under ruthless warlords who rule by fear and brute force. A group of street kids looks to Jonas, the last keeper of an ancient martial‑arts lineage, to confront the cruel warlord Bosco. Jonas must battle for freedom, hoping to restore hope and shape humanity’s destiny.
The Challenge Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- warlord
- martial arts
- muscleman
- strongman
- hand to hand combat
- beefcake martial arts
- beefcake
- punched in the gut
- post apocalypse
- bare chested male
- bare chested male fighting
- bare chested male bondage
+8 more Show fewer
- sword fight
- shot in the shoulder
- scarred face
- rescue attempt
- interrogation
- gunshot wound
- burned at the stake
- blood
The Challenge Cast & Characters
Mathis Landwehr leads the cast as Jonas Klingenberg, with Christian Monz as Bosco and Bela B. as The Executior. Directed by Johannes Jaeger; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Johannes Jaeger
- Mathis Landwehr as Jonas Klingenberg
- Christian Monz as Bosco
- Bela B. as The Executior
- Mike Möller as Mike
Also Starring in The Challenge
· 16 more- Esther Schweins Linda
- Volkram Zschiesche Vinzent Lakotta
- Martin Goeres Berlin Fighter
- Zora Holt Kleo
- Wolfgang Stegemann Edgar
- Sinta Weisz Marie
- Ron Matz Leutnant Stauder
- The Anh Ngo Leutnant Lee
- Jonathan Dreusch Young Bosco
- Ygal Gleim Malte
- Ferdinand Fischer Gregor
- Gregor Eichhorn Lieutenant Strachwitz
- Vivien Pia Nowak Young Kleo
- Kristina Papadopoulou Kristina
- Ngoc-Thach Nguyen Master
- Max Luz Ben
The Challenge Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Evropi 2040: O teleftaios mathitis” and “Hadüzenet”.
- Also known as
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- Evropi 2040: O teleftaios mathitis
- Hadüzenet
- Le dernier élu
- The Challenge, le dernier élu
- Kampfansage 3 - Der letzte Schüler
- Desafío: El último aprendiz
- Punhos de Sangue
- Výzva
- Предизвикателството: Последният ученик
- 终极挑战
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The Challenge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Challenge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Challenge released?
The Challenge was released in 2005.
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Johannes Jaeger.
Who is in the cast of The Challenge?
The Challenge stars Mathis Landwehr as Jonas Klingenberg, Christian Monz as Bosco and Bela B. as The Executior, among 20 credited actors.
Does The Challenge have a post-credit scene?
No. The Challenge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Challenge in?
The original language of The Challenge is German.
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