Robert M. Young
Directing
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).
Behind the camera
2025At the End of the Santa Fe Trail
Writer
2011The Maze
Director
2004Human Error
Director
2001China: The Panda Adventure
Director
1996Caught
Director
1995Slave of Dreams
Director
1995Solomon & Sheba
Director
1993Roosters
Director
1991Talent for the Game
Director
1989Triumph of the Spirit
Director
1988Dominick and Eugene
Director
1987We Are the Children
Director
1986Extremities
Director
1986Saving Grace
Director
1983The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Director & Screenplay
1980One Trick Pony
Director
1979Rich Kids
Director
1977Short Eyes
Director
1977Alambrista!
Director & Writer
1976To Fly!
Writer
1971J.T.
Director
1964Nothing But a Man
Writer
1962Cortile Cascino
Director
1960Sit-In
Director