Robert M. Young
Known for
Robert M. Young earns a living as an American director better known from credit lists than from press coverage. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Extremities'. A large part of the career has been spent in thriller. 29 credits over 70 years describes the pace.
Robert M. Young
16 Directed
1 Series
Robert M. Young earns a living as an American director better known from credit lists than from press coverage. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Extremities'. A large part of the career has been spent in thriller. 29 credits over 70 years describes the pace.
Movies
Director
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
1983
Director
Caught
1996
Director
Extremities
1986
Director
Triumph of the Spirit
1989
Director
Short Eyes
1977
Director
One Trick Pony
1980
Director
Dominick and Eugene
1988
Director
Saving Grace
1986
Director
Talent for the Game
1991
Director
Alambrista!
1977
Director
Rich Kids
1979
Director
Roosters
1993
Director
China: The Panda Adventure
2001
Full Filmography
At the End of the Santa Fe Trail
Writer
2025
Film
Human Error
Director
2004
Film
China: The Panda Adventure
Director
2001
Film
Caught
Director
1996
Film
Roosters
Director
1993
Film
Talent for the Game
Director
1991
Film
Triumph of the Spirit
Director
1989
Film
Dominick and Eugene
Director
1988
Film
Extremities
Director
1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robert M. Young still alive?
Robert M. Young passed away on February 6, 2024 at age 99.
What are the most famous roles of Robert M. Young?
Robert M. Young is best known for directing Extremities, Triumph of the Spirit, Dominick and Eugene.
How many movies has Robert M. Young directed?
Over a 68-year career (since 1956), Robert M. Young has directed or written 16 films and worked on 1 TV shows.
What was Robert M. Young's first movie?
The career of Robert M. Young began with Secrets of the Reef (1956).
What is Robert M. Young's most recent movie or series?
Robert M. Young's most recent release is At the End of the Santa Fe Trail, which premiered on July 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Robert M. Young created or directed?
On television, Robert M. Young has appeared in Battlestar Galactica, American Playhouse.
Robert M. Young
1924-11-22 · New York City, New York, USA
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).