It was publicly released in the UK in March 1980 with limited screenings , primarily at independent art cinemas . Although meeting with a generally unfavourable critical response , the film won the Honorable Mention , and was nominated for the Golden Bear , at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival in 1980 . It was re-released on DVD the UK in 2003 by Fremantle Media with a number of special features including interviews with ' Rude Boy ' lead actor Ray Gange , the Clash 's road manager Johnny Green and film makers Jack Hazan and David Mingay . There was a Blu-ray release of the film in 2015
30th Berlin International Film Festival
30th Berlin International Film Festival
Rude Boy (film)