Robert M. Young
Personal information
- Known for
- Directing
- Known credits
- 45
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- November 22, 1924
- Died
- February 6, 2024
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Robert YoungRobert Milton Young
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).
Popular
Filmography
Directing
29 titles
Camera
11 titles
Writing
10 titles
1976
Crew
9 titles1967
Netsilik Eskimos, IV: Group Hunting on the Spring Ice
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Netsilik Eskimos, V: At the Winter Sea Ice Camp
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Netsilik Eskimos, VI: Building a Kayak
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Netsilik Eskimos, VII: Fishing at the Stone Weir
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Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout
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Netsilik Eskimos, IX: Stalking Seal on the Spring Ice
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Netsilik Eskimo, III: At the Spring Sea Ice Camp
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Netsilik Eskimo, II: At the Caribou Crossing Place
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Netsilik Eskimos, I: At the Autumn River Camp
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