DIRECTOR - FILMS:

THE CLOSER
Episode: “Til Death Do Us Part One”
Kyra Sedgewick, JK Simmons, GW Bailey.
One hour episode. TNT. 2007. Filmed in Hollywood
Aired September 3, 2007

ROME
Episode “Philippi”.
Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd.
One hour episode of series. HBO. 2006. Filmed in Rome, Italy.
Aired February 18, 2007

HERCULES
Paul Telfer, Timothy Dalton, Elizabeth Perkins, Sean Astin, Leelee Sobieski, Mariacristina Heller. Produced by Robert Halmi, Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr., for Hallmark Entertainment and NBC. Filmed in New Zealand. Four hours. Airdate; May 16, 2005 on NBC.

THE PERFECT HUSBAND
Dean Cain, Dee Wallace, GW Bailey.
Produced by Judith Verno, Rachel Verno, Diana Kerew and Diane Sokolow for USA network. 2004

“A hard-hitting docudrama about the killing of a beautiful and beloved Modesto, California woman, eight months pregnant when she disappeared.” “Writer Dave Ericson, and director Roger Young exhibit intelligence and sensitivity.”
Tom Shales, Washington Post

“This fact-based TV movie is surprisingly suspenseful.” TV Guide

“The intimate pin suffered by the victim’s friends and family is searingly re-created by some fine performers.” Newsday

“ Is it riveting? Bet on it.” New York Post

“The story plays out much as we remember it…. A fascinating and macabre melodrama.” Houston Chronicle

AUGUSTUS
Peter O'Toole, Charlotte Rampling, Victoria Belvedere, Massimo Ghini, Anna Valle, Martina Stella
Produced by: LUX, Vide of Italy in co-production with RAI Fiction; German television; French television and Spanish television, Four hours
Filmed in Tunisia, 2003

DRACULA
Patrick Bergin, Giancarlo Giannini, Hardy Kruger, Jr., Stephania Rocca, Muriel Baumeister, Kai Weisinger
Produced by LUX Vide of Italy for RAI and German television, Four hours
Filmed in Budapest, 2001

ST. PAUL
Johannes Brandrup, Barbara Bobulova, GW Bailey, Ennio Fantastichini, Franco Nero, Umberto Orsini, Mariacristina Heller.
Produced by LUX, Vide for RAI-TV and German Television, Four Hours
Filmed in Morocco, 2000

THE THIN BLUE LIE
Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Paul Sorvino, GW Bailey
Produced by Paramount and Helfgott-Turner for ShowTime, Two hours, Aired 8/13/2000
Filmed in Toronto. Executive Producer.

"Viewers who enjoy crime dramas should definitely appreciate this powerful two hours, the story of a journalist who uncovers police corruption. Ruthless doings lift the action quotient, and suspense factors high above the average as director Roger Young conducts the film with fine, terse action." By Michael Farkash, Hollywood Reporter 8/11/00

JESUS
Jeremy Sisto, Gary Oldman, Debra Messing, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jacqueline Bisset, GW Bailey, Mariacristina Heller.
CBS and a Co-Production with LUX Vide of Italy
Four hours, Aired 5/14 & 17, 2000
Filmed in Morocco
"The single most moving film I have ever seen on the life of Christ, a golden, glowing work of tremendous power and beauty. Really. So sensitively directed by Roger Young."
Washington Post By Tom Shales
",,,,the best network miniseries in years. The direction by Roger Young, teleplay by Suzette Couture and performances by a strong cast create an entertaining feast that you needn't be Christian to savor."
Los Angeles Times By Howard Rosenberg
"CBS's new two-part movie about the life of Jesus is intriguing and strikingly original, a portrait of the clash between politics and spirituality, a mix of Biblical tradition and insistent humanizing." New York Times By Anita Gates

" This is a very different "JESUS" and from the perspective of drama, a very different Jesus. Taken together, the vibrant combination could well be the most emotionally genuine dramatization of this oft-told story every put on film." New York Daily News

Director Roger Young gives the more familiar moments the force and freshness of revelations. We sense the spiritual power behind the miracles and feel Jesus' dread as the crucifixion nears. People Magazine May 15, 2000

"Director Roger Young's take on "Jesus" is reverence lite, rooted solidly between the pious showmanship of "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and the interpretive and controversial "The Last Temptation of Christ." That said, "Jesus" is everything a sweeps event is meant to be… an entertaining, bigger-than-life story with marquee stars, sweeping locales, fancy costumes and elaborate sets." Variety May 10, 2000

"Shooting in Morocco and Malta, director Roger Young makes a reported $22 million production budget look grander still, nicely framing the action on sets impressively designed by Paolo Biagetti." Hollywood Reporter May 10, 2000

ONE SPECIAL NIGHT
Julie Andrews, James Garner, Patricia Charbonneau
CBS, 1999
Filmed in Montreal

"CBS edged ahead in homes for the week when it wrapped the Thanksgiving weekend with its vidpic "One Special Night," the season's best homes rating for any movie on any net, and the Eye's highest-rated film in two years."
Variety 12/1/99

"The movie is winningly directed by Roger Young."
New York Times, Ron Wertheimer 11/27/99

"One Special Night" is bound to warm whatever hearts come near it."
Tom Shales, Washington Post 11/27/99

"Nancy Silvers and Roger Young deliver, as screenwriter and director. They get us to the clinch we need. And if there isn't a tear in our eye when we finally arrive, we should probably give up on ourselves."
John Leonard, New York Magazine

A KNIGHT IN CAMELOT
Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York
Wonderful World of Disney, ABC
Filmed in Budapest, 1998

"Whoopi Goldberg and King Arthur: If you never thought the twain would meet, you may be surprised at what a pleasant twosome they make."
----USA Today, 11/6/98.

"Helmer Roger Young keeps the action focused and Goldberg in control"
-----Variety, 11/6/98

"Knight" is full of spectacle and drama, sorcery and skullduggery, quandaries and serious social issues.
---Washington Post 11/8/98

KISS THE SKY
William Petersen, Terrance Stamp, Sheryl Lee, Gary Cole
Produced by MGM for ShowTime, 1998
Filmed in the Philippines

"Kiss the Sky" is a smart, sexy, sophisticated comedy-drama with provocative ideas, witty dialogue and droll performances by a first-rate cast. Roger Young's astute direction manages the screenplay's shifts of tone perfectly, and he gets maximum mileage from the talented cast." Hollywood Reporter (reviewed at a film festival) 12/30/98

SOLOMON
Ben Cross, Max Von Sydow, Vivica Fox, Anouk Amiee, David Suchet, G.W. Bailey
Produced by LUX, Vide for RAI-TV and PAX-TV, 4/28/00, Four hours
Filmed in Morocco, 1998

Third highest rated mini-series to ever play on Italian television

"A cast of high-profile actors is just one of the reasons to tune in to this stirring tale of intrigue, greed and mystery. But there are also other perks. There is a rousing teleplay by Bradley T. Winter, and Roger Young's (1995's "Joseph") direction is sprightly and nicely focused on getting the most action possible (both physically and emotionally) from the characters and events. In its best moments, the telepic is nothing short of grand opera, with enough color to dazzle even the most complacent viewer.
Hollywood Reporter 4/27/00

SISTERS AND OTHER STRANGERS
Joanna Kerns, Deborah Farrentino, Steven Bauer, George Grizzard
Produced by Dori Weiss for CBS, May 1997
Filmed in Sedona, Arizona

"This is a marvelous, don't miss mystery. Director Roger Young elicits wonderful performances that are gems in an overall platinum production."
Hollywood Reporter

HEART FULL OF RAIN
Richard Crenna, Rick Schroeder, Carroll Baker
Produced by Dori Weiss for CBS, October 1997
Filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Any oversentimentality must be forgiven because of the beauty and
simplicity of the performances and the fine visuals and direction,
especially in one bittersweet unforgettable scene near the end."
----Hollywood Reporter 10/3/97

RUBY RIDGE: AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY
Laura Dern, Randy Quaid, Kirsten Dunst.
CBS Mini-series, May 1996
Filmed in Northern California

"One of the ten best movies of the year":
-----TV Guide.

"Young's direction of the deadly tale is stunning."
-----Variety

"Young projects the terrible events forward with deadly, unrelenting energy."
Hollywood Reporter

"The movie is chilling. Watch it and shudder."
-----John J. O'Connor, New York Times

"Expertly crafted docudrama...A+-."
----People Magazine

MOSES
Ben Kingsley, Frank Langella, David Suchet
Produced by LUX, Vide for TNT, Four Hours, April 1996
Filmed in Morocco
Co-Production with LUX (Italy), Beta (Germany), RAI (Italy), France 2, ORF (Austria, Czech TV), and Sky (England)

Emmy Nomination for Best Mini-Series 1996

"Young brings out all the best qualities of the script"
---Tom Shales, Washington Post

JOSEPH
Ben Kingsley, Martin Landau, Paul Mercurio, Leslie Ann Warren
Produced by LUX, Vide for TNT, Four Hours
Filmed in Morocco
Co-Production with LUX (Italy), Beta(Ger), RAI(Italy), France 2, ORF (Austria, Czech TV), and Sky (England)

Emmy Award: Best Mini-Series, 1995
Emmy nomination: Best Actor, Ben Kingsley

"This four-hour production is directed by Roger Young with uncommon skill and humanity." ----Hollywood Reporter

"Epic in length, but it doesn't drag. Director Roger Young makes Egypt look intriguingly mysterious and menacing." ---TV Guide

"Filmed in Morocco and directed by Roger Young the film is stunningly handsome and the cast is terrific. Cecil B. De Who?"
----John J. O'Connor, New York Times.

GERONIMO
Joseph Runningfox
Produced by Norman Jewison for TNT
Filmed in Arizona, 1993

"The best movie about Native Americans I've ever seen on television"
------Jeff Jarvis, TV Guide

"TNT"s Geronimo recounts the life of the notorious Apache warrior with more empathy for Native American culture than ever before."
----Time Magazine

"A handsome and harrowing film."
-----New York Times
“Geronimo” continued:

"It achieves a kind of raw splendor."
-----People Magazine

"TNT President Brad Siegel traces his network's success with original movies back to December 1993, when "Geronimo" averaged a 20 rating."
----Variety

GETTING GOTTI
Lorraine Brocco, Anthony Dennison, Ellen Burstyn
CBS, 1993
Filmed in Toronto, Canada

"Director Roger Young has grit in his angry camera eye."
----John Leonard, New York Magazine

"Young's casting of the puffy, pasty-faced thugs and snitches is unusually authentic. And the opening sequence hurls the viewer into the nightmare story of the prosecutor and her arrogant, slippery prey." ---LA Times

"The performances, Roger Young's direction and James Henerson's script are so involving that the audience may forgive the anticlimactic ending when it turns out that Bracco's character isn't the person who brought Gotti down. " ----Variety

MERCY MISSION
Scott Bacula, Robert Loggia
Produced by Robert Benedetti for NBC
Filmed in Australia, 1993

"A real goose-bump thriller. This isn't just another true tale turned into `just another movie, it's an amazing story masterfully told."
----TV Guide

"Director Roger Young has fashioned considerable tension with the help of very strong playing by his leads. Fasten the seatbelts on your sofa."
-----Hollywood Reporter

"A well executed, exciting telefilm, drawing the maximum emotion from what could have been a generic piece."
---Variety

JEWELS
Annette O'Toole, Anthony Andrews, Jurgen Prochnow
Produced by Jonathan Estrin for NBC, Five Hours, 1992
Filmed in England, Italy and Luxembourg

Golden Globe Nomination: Best Picture

HELD HOSTAGE
Marlo Thomas, David Dukes
ABC, 1991
Filmed in Israel

"Riveting!" ----TV Guide

DOUBLECROSSED
Dennis Hopper, G.W. Bailey
HBO, 1991
Filmed in Puerto Rico and New Orleans

Written by Roger Young

Cable-ACE Award, Best Picture

Cable-ACE Nomination:, Best Actor, Dennis Hopper

"Director-writer Young hits home with his complicated version of what happened."
-----Variety

"Doublecrossed makes for better viewing than a James Bond movie."
------New York Daily News

DEATH OF INNOCENCE
William Devane
CBS
Filmed in South Carolina, 1991

Highest rated original film on CBS, 1991

"This film renders a taut story many cuts above the usual, thanks mainly to a relentlessly focused script by John Robert Bensink and the direction by Roger Young. It isn't every day that we get a made-for-TV film capable of maintaining suspense for more than an hour and a half."
--------Wall Street Journal 12/5/91

MURDER IN MISSISSIPPI
Tom Hulce, Blair Underwood, Jennifer Gray, Josh Charles
Produced by Mark Wolper for NBC
Filmed in Georgia, 1990

Emmy nomination: Best Movie for Television

Emmy nomination: Best Actor, Tom Hulce

DGA award: Outstanding Director of a Dramatic Special

LOVE AND LIES
Mare Winningham, Peter Gallagher
ABC
Filmed in Los Angeles 1990

THE BOURNE IDENTITY
Richard Chamberlain, Jaclyn Smith
ABC
Four Hours, 1988
Filmed in Nice, Paris, Zurich and London

Emmy nomination: Best Mini-Series

Golden Globe Nomination: Best Mini-Series

"This thriller unfolds at the fast-paced clip of a James Bond film, while weaving suspense in the style of Hitchcock."
------TV Guide

"A miniseries that kept me so tightly glued to the TV tube that wild horses were needed to tear me away."
--------New York Times, Russell Baker

"A spellbinding thriller...scenically exciting... Carol Sobieski has written a fine script and Roger Young's direction is excellent."
---------New York Daily News , Kay Gardella

THE SQUEEZE (Feature film)
Michael Keaton and Rae Dawn Chong
Tri-Star
Filmed in New York, 1987

''The Squeeze,'' directed in high television style by Roger Young....”
--------------New York Times, Janet Maslin, July 10, 1987,

UNDER SIEGE
Peter Strauss, Hal Holbrook, E.G. Marshall
NBC, Three Hours, 1986
Filmed in Arkansas

LOVE AMONG THIEVES
Audrey Hepburn, Robert Wagner
ABC, 1986
Filmed in San Francisco and Tucson

GULAG (Released as a feature in Europe)
David Keith, Malcolm McDowell, David Suchet, Warren Clarke
HBO, 1985
Filmed in London, Oslo and mountains of Norway

ACE-Cable Awards Nomination for Best Picture

INTO THIN AIR
Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky
Produced by Ron Howard and Tony Ganz for CBS 1985
Filmed in Vancouver, Canada

Emmy nomination: Best Actress, Ellen Burstyn
“Into Thin Air” has been created with intelligence and unusual sensitivity. The Tony Ganz production - made in association with Major H Productions, written by George Rubino and directed by Roger Young - carefully avoids manufactured uplift, staying tightly focused on the more unsettling aspects of the story. ..... What follows is a painstaking, relentless detective story. ....The performances are superb. .... Miss Burstyn brilliantly conveys a woman of powerfully restrained passion. Mr. Robards is appealingly sincere as the always helpful Stephen. And Mr. Prosky does a wonderful turn as the sly old veteran who can run rings around the supposed experts.
----------New York Times, John J. O’Connor, October 29, 1985

LASSITER (Feature film)
Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour and Bob Hoskins
Produced by Al Ruddy for Warner Bros., 1984
Filmed in London

DREAMS DON'T DIE
ABC, 1982
Filmed in Manhattan

INNOCENT LOVE
Produced by Steve Binder for CBS, 1982
Filmed in Seattle

TWO OF A KIND
George Burns, Robbie Benson
ABC, 1982

Winner of Humanitas Award

BITTER HARVEST
Ron Howard and Art Carney
NBC l981

Emmy nomination: Best Picture

Emmy nomination: Best Director, Roger Young

Winner of Humanitas Award

WRITER - TELEPLAYS:

DRACULA
RAI Television, Italy, Four hours
Co-written with Eric Lerner

DOUBLECROSSED
HBO, 1991
Best Picture Award, Cable Ace

MORTAL FEAR
NBC, 1994
Produced

VIRUS
NBC, 1995
Produced

THE FINAL DESCENT
CBS, Aired Oct. 12, 1997

"Final Descent surprises with a few truly original plot situations that make for a more than satisfying outing for stars Robert Urich and Annette O'Toole. Roger Young's admirably crafted screenplay (based on the Robert P. Davis novel "The Glass Cockpit") builds layer upon layer of attention riveting aeronautical complications, well served by director Mike Robe."
Variety, Oct. 10, 1997

BLESSED MCGILL
Adapted from Bud Shrake’s novel by the same name. Unproduced.

DIRECTOR, TELEVISION PILOTS:

MAGNUM, P.I. 1980 (series picked up by CBS)

BUREAU 1981

HARDCASTLE AND McCORMICK 1983 (series picked up by ABC)

LEGMEN 1984 (series picked up by NBC)

DICK AND TRACY 1984 (series picked up by ABC)

OHARA 1985 (series picked up by ABC)

THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT 1989 (series picked up by USA Cable)

HEARTS ARE WILD 1991 (series picked up by CBS)

SHENANDOAH 1992

DIRECTOR, EPISODIC TELEVISION:

LOU GRANT
14 Episodes
Two Director's Guilds of America Awards for Outstanding direction.
Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction in a dramatic series.

ROME - “Philippi” HBO 2007

THE CLOSER - “Til Death Do Us Part One” TNT 2007