Robert M. Young
- Born
- November 22, 1924
- Died
- February 6, 2024 (99 years old)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
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).
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Filmography
- 2025At the End of the Santa Fe TrailFilm · Writer
- 2011The MazeFilm · Director
- 2005BerkeleyFilm · Additional Director of Photography
- 2004Battlestar GalacticaSeries · Director★ 8.2
- 2004Human ErrorFilm · Director
- 2001China: The Panda AdventureFilm · Director
- 1996CaughtFilm · Director★ 5.7
- 1995Slave of DreamsFilm · Director
- 1995Solomon & ShebaFilm · Director
- 1993Children of Fate: Life and Death in a Sicilian FamilyFilm · Director of Photography, Editor
- 1993RoostersFilm · Director
- 1992American MeFilm · Producer, Camera Operator★ 7.5
- 1991Talent for the GameFilm · Director
- 1989Triumph of the SpiritFilm · Director★ 6.5
- 1988Dominick and EugeneFilm · Director★ 6.8
- 1987We Are the ChildrenFilm · Director
- 1986ExtremitiesFilm · Director★ 6.2
- 1986Saving GraceFilm · Director
- 1983The Ballad of Gregorio CortezFilm · Director, Screenplay★ 7.0
- 1982American PlayhouseSeries · Director, Writer
- 1980One Trick PonyFilm · Director
- 1979Rich KidsFilm · Director
- 1977Alambrista!Film · Director, Writer, Director of Photography★ 5.9
- 1977Short EyesFilm · Director★ 6.6
- 1976To Fly!Film · Writer
- 1973Children of the FieldsChildren of the FieldsFilm · Director
- 1971J.T.Film · Director
- 1971The Plot Against HarryFilm · Producer, Director of Photography
- 1970The Eskimo: Fight for LifeFilm · Director, Writer, Director of Photography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring IceNetsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring IceFilm · Director, Cinematography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice CampNetsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice CampFilm · Cinematography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a KayakNetsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a KayakFilm · Cinematography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone WeirNetsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone WeirFilm · Cinematography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake TroutFilm · Cinematography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring IceNetsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring IceFilm · Cinematography
- 1967Faces of Israel 1966Film · Director of Photography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice CampNetsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice CampFilm · Cinematography
- 1967Netsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing PlaceNetsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing PlaceFilm · Cinematography
- 1967AbstractionAbstractionFilm · Director, Producer
- 1967Netsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River CampNetsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River CampFilm · Cinematography
- 1964Nothing But a ManFilm · Producer, Director of Photography, Writer★ 7.4
- 1962Cortile CascinoFilm · Director of Photography, Editor, Director, Writer
- 1961NBC White Paper: Angola – Journey to a WarNBC White Paper: Angola – Journey to a WarFilm · Director, Writer, Camera Operator
- 1960Sit-InFilm · Director
- 1956Secrets of the ReefSecrets of the ReefFilm · Writer, Director, Director of Photography