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Takeo Kita

Bio: Takeo Kita was a Japanese production designer, producer, and representative director and president of the Toho film studio, Toho Built. His career spanned over four decades, beginning as an assistant for Toho's precursor, Photo Chemical Laboratory, and working in his later days on tokusatsu projects and the films of Ishiro Honda
Born: Wed, Jan 09 1907
Death: Sat, Sep 01 1979
Takeo Kita is 72 years old
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Poster of Godzilla
Godzilla
Takeo Kita was 69 in Godzilla as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Space Amoeba
Space Amoeba
Takeo Kita was 63 in Space Amoeba as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1970
Poster of All Monsters Attack
All Monsters Attack
Takeo Kita was 62 in All Monsters Attack as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Battle of the Japan Sea
Battle of the Japan Sea
Takeo Kita was 62 in Battle of the Japan Sea as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1969
Poster of Latitude Zero
Latitude Zero
Takeo Kita was 62 in Latitude Zero as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1969
Poster of Admiral Yamamoto
Admiral Yamamoto
Takeo Kita was 61 in Admiral Yamamoto as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1968
Poster of Destroy All Monsters
Destroy All Monsters
Takeo Kita was 61 in Destroy All Monsters as 'Set Designer, Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1968
Poster of Son of Godzilla
Son of Godzilla
Takeo Kita was 60 in Son of Godzilla as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1967
Poster of King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
Takeo Kita was 60 in King Kong Escapes as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1967
Poster of Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Takeo Kita was 59 in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1966
Poster of The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas
Takeo Kita was 59 in The War of the Gargantuas as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1966
Poster of Zero Fighter
Zero Fighter
Takeo Kita was 59 in Zero Fighter as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1966
Poster of Invasion of Astro-Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Takeo Kita was 58 in Invasion of Astro-Monster as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1965
Poster of Frankenstein Conquers the World
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Takeo Kita was 58 in Frankenstein Conquers the World as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1965
Poster of The Retreat from Kiska
The Retreat from Kiska
Takeo Kita was 58 in The Retreat from Kiska as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1965
Poster of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Takeo Kita was 57 in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1964
Poster of Car Thieves
Car Thieves
Takeo Kita was 57 in Car Thieves as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1964
Poster of Dogora
Dogora
Takeo Kita was 57 in Dogora as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1964
Poster of Mothra vs. Godzilla
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Takeo Kita was 57 in Mothra vs. Godzilla as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1964
Poster of Tiger Flight
Tiger Flight
Takeo Kita was 57 in Tiger Flight as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 1964
Poster of Atragon
Atragon
Takeo Kita was 56 in Atragon as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1963
Poster of Samurai Pirate
Samurai Pirate
Takeo Kita was 56 in Samurai Pirate as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1963
Poster of King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Takeo Kita was 56 in King Kong vs. Godzilla as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1963
Poster of Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron
Takeo Kita was 55 in Attack Squadron as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1963
Poster of King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Takeo Kita was 55 in King Kong vs. Godzilla as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1962
Poster of Gorath
Gorath
Takeo Kita was 55 in Gorath as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of The Last War
The Last War
Takeo Kita was 54 in The Last War as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of Mothra
Mothra
Takeo Kita was 54 in Mothra as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1961
Poster of Sazae-san Plays Cupid
Sazae-san Plays Cupid
Takeo Kita was 54 in Sazae-san Plays Cupid as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1961
Poster of Sazae And Aunt Apron
Sazae And Aunt Apron
Takeo Kita was 53 in Sazae And Aunt Apron as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1960
Poster of The Angry Sea
The Angry Sea
Takeo Kita was 53 in The Angry Sea as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1960
Poster of The Storm of the Pacific
The Storm of the Pacific
Takeo Kita was 53 in The Storm of the Pacific as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1960
Poster of Sazae-san's Baby
Sazae-san's Baby
Takeo Kita was 53 in Sazae-san's Baby as 'Art Direction, Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1960
Poster of Saga of the Vagabonds
Saga of the Vagabonds
Takeo Kita was 52 in Saga of the Vagabonds as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Takeo Kita was 52 in Gigantis, the Fire Monster as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1959
Poster of The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung
The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung
Takeo Kita was 52 in The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1959
Poster of Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain
Takeo Kita was 52 in Echo Mountain as 'Production Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1959
Poster of The Spell of the Hidden Gold
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Takeo Kita was 51 in The Spell of the Hidden Gold as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1958
Poster of Sazae's Engagement Trip
Sazae's Engagement Trip
Takeo Kita was 51 in Sazae's Engagement Trip as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1958
Poster of The Child Writers
The Child Writers
Takeo Kita was 51 in The Child Writers as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1958
Poster of The H-Man
The H-Man
Takeo Kita was 51 in The H-Man as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1958
Poster of Yaji and Kita on the Road
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Takeo Kita was 51 in Yaji and Kita on the Road as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1958
Poster of A Boy and Three Mothers
A Boy and Three Mothers
Takeo Kita was 51 in A Boy and Three Mothers as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1958
Poster of Teenage Sazae
Teenage Sazae
Takeo Kita was 50 in Teenage Sazae as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of The Living Koheiji
The Living Koheiji
Takeo Kita was 50 in The Living Koheiji as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 1957
Poster of Sazae-san Sequel
Sazae-san Sequel
Takeo Kita was 50 in Sazae-san Sequel as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1957
Poster of The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
Takeo Kita was 50 in The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1957
Poster of Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Takeo Kita was 50 in Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean as 'Art Direction, Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1957
Poster of The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Takeo Kita was 49 in The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1956
Poster of Sazae-san
Sazae-san
Takeo Kita was 49 in Sazae-san as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
Takeo Kita was 49 in The Storm as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1956
Poster of Rebels on the High Sea
Rebels on the High Sea
Takeo Kita was 49 in Rebels on the High Sea as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1956
Poster of Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Takeo Kita was 49 in Godzilla, King of the Monsters! as 'Art Direction, Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1956
Poster of The Vampire Moth
The Vampire Moth
Takeo Kita was 49 in The Vampire Moth as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1956
Poster of Settlement of Love
Settlement of Love
Takeo Kita was 49 in Settlement of Love as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1956
Poster of Rainy Night Duel
Rainy Night Duel
Takeo Kita was 49 in Rainy Night Duel as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1956
Poster of The Maiden Courtesan
The Maiden Courtesan
Takeo Kita was 49 in The Maiden Courtesan as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1956
Poster of The Lone Journey
The Lone Journey
Takeo Kita was 48 in The Lone Journey as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1955
Poster of Stray Sheep
Stray Sheep
Takeo Kita was 48 in Stray Sheep as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1955
Poster of Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
Takeo Kita was 48 in Godzilla Raids Again as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1955
Poster of Diary of the First Incredible Laughing Trip
Diary of the First Incredible Laughing Trip
Takeo Kita was 47 in Diary of the First Incredible Laughing Trip as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1955
Poster of Invisible Man
Invisible Man
Takeo Kita was 47 in Invisible Man as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1954
Poster of Godzilla
Godzilla
Takeo Kita was 47 in Godzilla as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1954
Poster of Farewell Rabaul
Farewell Rabaul
Takeo Kita was 47 in Farewell Rabaul as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1954
Poster of Jirocho's New Year
Jirocho's New Year
Takeo Kita was 46 in Jirocho's New Year as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1954
Poster of Jirocho, the Hunted
Jirocho, the Hunted
Takeo Kita was 46 in Jirocho, the Hunted as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1953
Poster of Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow
Takeo Kita was 46 in Jirocho Strikes a Daring Blow as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1953
Poster of The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific
Takeo Kita was 46 in The Eagle of the Pacific as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1953
Poster of Youth of Heiji Senigata
Youth of Heiji Senigata
Takeo Kita was 46 in Youth of Heiji Senigata as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1953
Poster of Jirocho's Home-Coming
Jirocho's Home-Coming
Takeo Kita was 46 in Jirocho's Home-Coming as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1953
Poster of Her Captive Gamblers
Her Captive Gamblers
Takeo Kita was 46 in Her Captive Gamblers as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1953
Poster of An Edoite Judge
An Edoite Judge
Takeo Kita was 46 in An Edoite Judge as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1953
Poster of Shanghai Rose
Shanghai Rose
Takeo Kita was 45 in Shanghai Rose as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1952
Poster of Tokyo Sweetheart
Tokyo Sweetheart
Takeo Kita was 45 in Tokyo Sweetheart as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1952
Poster of Sword for Hire
Sword for Hire
Takeo Kita was 45 in Sword for Hire as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1952
Poster of Sasaki Kojiro
Sasaki Kojiro
Takeo Kita was 44 in Sasaki Kojiro as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1951
Poster of Zoku Sasaki Kojiro
Zoku Sasaki Kojiro
Takeo Kita was 44 in Zoku Sasaki Kojiro as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1951
Poster of The White Orchid
The White Orchid
Takeo Kita was 44 in The White Orchid as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1951
Poster of A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
Takeo Kita was 40 in A Thousand and One Nights with Toho as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1947
Poster of Those Who Make Tomorrow
Those Who Make Tomorrow
Takeo Kita was 39 in Those Who Make Tomorrow as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1946
Poster of 音楽大進軍
音楽大進軍
Takeo Kita was 36 in 音楽大進軍 as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1943
Poster of The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya
The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya
Takeo Kita was 35 in The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1942
Poster of Story of Leadership
Story of Leadership
Takeo Kita was 34 in Story of Leadership as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1941
Poster of The Burning Sky
The Burning Sky
Takeo Kita was 33 in The Burning Sky as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of Song of the White Orchid
Song of the White Orchid
Takeo Kita was 32 in Song of the White Orchid as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1939
Poster of Shanghai Landing Party
Shanghai Landing Party
Takeo Kita was 32 in Shanghai Landing Party as 'Settings'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Rainbow Hill
Rainbow Hill
Takeo Kita was 31 in Rainbow Hill as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1938
Poster of The Abe Clan
The Abe Clan
Takeo Kita was 31 in The Abe Clan as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1938
Poster of The Giant
The Giant
Takeo Kita was 31 in The Giant as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1938
Poster of Learn from Experience, Part Two
Learn from Experience, Part Two
Takeo Kita was 30 in Learn from Experience, Part Two as 'Settings'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1937
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Takeo Kita was 30 in Avalanche as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1937
Poster of Japanese Women's Textbook
Japanese Women's Textbook
Takeo Kita was 30 in Japanese Women's Textbook as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of Saga of the Vagabonds, Part One: Tiger and Wolf
Saga of the Vagabonds, Part One: Tiger and Wolf
Takeo Kita was 30 in Saga of the Vagabonds, Part One: Tiger and Wolf as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1937
Poster of Morning's Tree-Lined Street
Morning's Tree-Lined Street
Takeo Kita was 29 in Morning's Tree-Lined Street as 'Settings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1936
Poster of The Road I Travel with You
The Road I Travel with You
Takeo Kita was 29 in The Road I Travel with You as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Enoken’s Ten Millions Sequel
Enoken’s Ten Millions Sequel
Takeo Kita was 29 in Enoken’s Ten Millions Sequel as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Enoken’s Ten Millions
Enoken’s Ten Millions
Takeo Kita was 29 in Enoken’s Ten Millions as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 1936
Poster of Man of the House
Man of the House
Takeo Kita was 29 in Man of the House as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1936
Poster of Enoken's Donguri Tonbei
Enoken's Donguri Tonbei
Takeo Kita was 29 in Enoken's Donguri Tonbei as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1936
Poster of Radio Queen
Radio Queen
Takeo Kita was 28 in Radio Queen as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1935
Poster of Drifting
Drifting
Takeo Kita was 28 in Drifting as 'Settings'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1935
Poster of Botchan
Botchan
Takeo Kita was 28 in Botchan as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1935
Poster of Romantic and Crazy
Romantic and Crazy
Takeo Kita was 27 in Romantic and Crazy as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1934
Poster of Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown
Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown
Takeo Kita was 23 in Yoshie Fujiwara's Hometown as 'Set Decoration'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1930

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