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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Extremities
Director
Triumph of the Spirit
Director
Dominick and Eugene
Director
Short Eyes
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Caught
Director
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
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Alambrista!
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Rich Kids
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One Trick Pony
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Solomon & Sheba
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Saving Grace
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China: The Panda Adventure
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Talent for the Game
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Roosters
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Slave of Dreams
Director
Cortile Cascino
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We Are the Children
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Secrets of the Reef
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J.T.
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