is one of the best filmed examples of the untamed, pre-army Elvis Presley". On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 7.10/10. Home media The film was released on VHS by Paramount Pictures in 1986. In 2000, it was re-released on DVD with remastered sound and image, featuring the original theatrical trailer. On April 21, 2020, it was released on Blu-ray for the first time as part of the Paramount Presents label. Soundtrack See also List of American films of 1958 List of films with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a film review aggregation website List of hood films References Notes Bibliography External links 1958 films 1950s musical drama films 1950s teen films American black-and-white films American musical drama films 1950s English-language films Films about singers Films based on American novels Films directed by Michael Curtiz Films produced by Hal B. Wallis Films scored by Walter Scharf Films set in New Orleans Films shot in New Orleans 1958 drama films 1950s American films