Robert M. Young
Directing
Biography
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Robert M. Young
Filmography
Production & Directing (62)
2025
2011
The MazeDirector
2005
BerkeleyAdditional Director of Photography
5.5
2004
Human ErrorDirector
9.0
2001
China: The Panda AdventureDirector
6.0
1996
CaughtDirector
5.7
1995
Slave of DreamsDirector
4.3
1995
Solomon & ShebaDirector
7.0
1993
Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian FamilyDirector of Photography
6.5
1993
RoostersDirector
3.8
1992
American MeProducer
7.5
1992
American MeCamera Operator
7.5
1991
Talent for the GameDirector
7.0
1989
Triumph of the SpiritDirector
6.5
1988
Dominick and EugeneDirector
6.8
1987
We Are the ChildrenDirector
7.5
1986
ExtremitiesDirector
6.2
1986
Saving GraceDirector
6.4
1983
The Ballad of Gregorio CortezDirector
7.0
1983
The Ballad of Gregorio CortezScreenplay
7.0
1980
One Trick PonyDirector
5.5
1979
Rich KidsDirector
4.9
1977
Alambrista!Director
5.9
1977
Alambrista!Writer
5.9
1977
Alambrista!Director of Photography
5.9
1977
Short EyesDirector
6.6
1976
To Fly!Writer
6.3
1973
Children of the FieldsDirector
1971
J.T.Director
8.0
1971
The Plot Against HarryProducer
6.4
1971
The Plot Against HarryDirector of Photography
6.4
1970
The Eskimo: Fight for LifeDirector
7.0
1970
7.0
1970
The Eskimo: Fight for LifeDirector of Photography
7.0
6.3
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring IceCinematography
6.3
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice CampCinematography
5.3
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a KayakCinematography
6.0
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone WeirCinematography
7.0
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake TroutCinematography
6.0
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring IceCinematography
7.3
1967
Faces of Israel 1966Director of Photography
1967
Netsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice CampCinematography
7.0
1967
Netsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing PlaceCinematography
6.3
1967
AbstractionDirector
1967
AbstractionProducer
1967
Netsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River CampCinematography
6.7
1964
Nothing But a ManProducer
7.4
1964
Nothing But a ManDirector of Photography
7.4
1964
Nothing But a ManWriter
7.4
1962
Cortile CascinoDirector of Photography
6.5
1962
Cortile CascinoEditor
6.5
1962
Cortile CascinoDirector
6.5
1962
Cortile CascinoWriter
6.5
1961
1961
NBC White Paper: Angola – Journey to a WarCamera Operator
1960
Sit-InDirector
1956
Secrets of the ReefWriter
7.0
1956
Secrets of the ReefDirector
7.0
1956
Secrets of the ReefDirector of Photography
7.0