Robert M. Young

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).

Filmography of Robert M. Young

• The Maze (2011)
• Human Error (2004)
• Battlestar Galactica (2004)
• China: The Panda Adventure (2001)
• Caught (1996)
• Slave of Dreams (1995)
• Solomon & Sheba (1995)
• Roosters (1993)
• Talent for the Game (1991)
• Triumph of the Spirit (1989)
• Dominick and Eugene (1988)
• We Are the Children (1987)
• Extremities (1986)
• Saving Grace (1986)
• The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983)
• American Playhouse (1982)
• One Trick Pony (1980)
• Rich Kids (1979)
• Short Eyes (1977)
• Alambrista! (1977)
• J.T. (1971)
• The Eskimo: Fight for Life (1970)
• Cortile Cascino (1962)
• Sit-In (1960)