Robert M. Young
Directing
- Born
- November 22, 1924 · New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- February 6, 2024 (age 99)
Robert Milton Young (November 22, 1924 – February 6, 2024) was an American film and television director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer. Young was considered a trailblazer in the independent filmmaking sector and for frequently casting Edward James Olmos in his movies, directing him in Alambrista! (1977), The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982), Saving Grace (1986), Triumph of the Spirit (1989), Talent for the Game (1991), Roosters (1993), Slave of Dreams (1995), and Caught (1996). He produced Olmos's directorial debut, American Me (1992).
Known for
American Me
March 13, 1992
Extremities
August 22, 1986
Triumph of the Spirit
December 8, 1989
Dominick and Eugene
March 18, 1988
Nothing But a Man
December 27, 1964
Short Eyes
September 28, 1977
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
August 19, 1983
Caught
January 24, 1996
Alambrista!
October 16, 1977
Rich Kids
August 17, 1979
The Plot Against Harry
January 27, 1971
To Fly!
July 1, 1976
Behind the camera43
- 2025At the End of the Santa Fe Trail Writer
- 2011The Maze Director
- 2005Berkeley Additional Director of Photography
- 2004Human Error Director
- 2001China: The Panda Adventure Director
- 1996Caught Director
- 1995Slave of Dreams Director
- 1995Solomon & Sheba Director
- 1993Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian Family Director of Photography, Editor
- 1993Roosters