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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'.
Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Space Amoeba
Space Amoeba
Takeo Kita was
63 in Space Amoeba
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Aug 01 1970
Poster of All Monsters Attack
All Monsters Attack
Takeo Kita was
62 in All Monsters Attack
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
Fri, Aug 01 1969
Poster of Latitude Zero
Latitude Zero
Takeo Kita was
62 in Latitude Zero
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Jul 26 1969
Poster of Admiral Yamamoto
Admiral Yamamoto
Takeo Kita was
61 in Admiral Yamamoto
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
Thu, Aug 01 1968
Poster of Son of Godzilla
Son of Godzilla
Takeo Kita was
60 in Son of Godzilla
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Dec 16 1967
Poster of King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
Takeo Kita was
60 in King Kong Escapes
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Jul 31 1966
Poster of Zero Fighter
Zero Fighter
Takeo Kita was
59 in Zero Fighter
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 20 1964
Poster of Car Thieves
Car Thieves
Takeo Kita was
57 in Car Thieves
as 'Art Direction'.
Sun, Oct 04 1964
Poster of Dogora
Dogora
Takeo Kita was
57 in Dogora
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
Wed, Apr 29 1964
Poster of Tiger Flight
Tiger Flight
Takeo Kita was
57 in Tiger Flight
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Feb 29 1964
Poster of Atragon
Atragon
Takeo Kita was
56 in Atragon
as 'Production Design'.
Sun, Dec 22 1963
Poster of Samurai Pirate
Samurai Pirate
Takeo Kita was
56 in Samurai Pirate
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
Wed, Jun 26 1963
Poster of Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron
Takeo Kita was
55 in Attack Squadron
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
Sat, Aug 11 1962
Poster of Gorath
Gorath
Takeo Kita was
55 in Gorath
as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of The Last War
The Last War
Takeo Kita was
54 in The Last War
as 'Production Design'.
Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of Mothra
Mothra
Takeo Kita was
54 in Mothra
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Dec 25 1960
Poster of The Angry Sea
The Angry Sea
Takeo Kita was
53 in The Angry Sea
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 19 1959
Poster of Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain
Takeo Kita was
52 in Echo Mountain
as 'Production Designer'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Aug 26 1958
Poster of The Child Writers
The Child Writers
Takeo Kita was
51 in The Child Writers
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Aug 23 1958
Poster of The H-Man
The H-Man
Takeo Kita was
51 in The H-Man
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Feb 18 1958
Poster of Teenage Sazae
Teenage Sazae
Takeo Kita was
50 in Teenage Sazae
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of The Living Koheiji
The Living Koheiji
Takeo Kita was
50 in The Living Koheiji
as 'Art Direction'.
Sun, Aug 04 1957
Poster of Sazae-san Sequel
Sazae-san Sequel
Takeo Kita was
50 in Sazae-san Sequel
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 26 1956
Poster of Sazae-san
Sazae-san
Takeo Kita was
49 in Sazae-san
as 'Production Design'.
Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of The Storm
The Storm
Takeo Kita was
49 in The Storm
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, May 18 1956
Poster of The Vampire Moth
The Vampire Moth
Takeo Kita was
49 in The Vampire Moth
as 'Art Direction'.
Wed, Apr 11 1956
Poster of Settlement of Love
Settlement of Love
Takeo Kita was
49 in Settlement of Love
as 'Production Design'.
Wed, Mar 28 1956
Poster of Rainy Night Duel
Rainy Night Duel
Takeo Kita was
49 in Rainy Night Duel
as 'Production Design'.
Sun, Jan 29 1956
Poster of The Maiden Courtesan
The Maiden Courtesan
Takeo Kita was
49 in The Maiden Courtesan
as 'Art Direction'.
Sun, Jan 22 1956
Poster of The Lone Journey
The Lone Journey
Takeo Kita was
48 in The Lone Journey
as 'Production Design'.
Wed, Aug 31 1955
Poster of Stray Sheep
Stray Sheep
Takeo Kita was
48 in Stray Sheep
as 'Art Direction'.
Wed, Aug 31 1955
Poster of Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
Takeo Kita was
48 in Godzilla Raids Again
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
Mon, Jan 03 1955
Poster of Invisible Man
Invisible Man
Takeo Kita was
47 in Invisible Man
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Dec 29 1954
Poster of Godzilla
Godzilla
Takeo Kita was
47 in Godzilla
as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.
Wed, Nov 03 1954
Poster of Farewell Rabaul
Farewell Rabaul
Takeo Kita was
47 in Farewell Rabaul
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Poster of Jirocho, the Hunted
Jirocho, the Hunted
Takeo Kita was
46 in Jirocho, the Hunted
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jun 23 1953
Poster of Her Captive Gamblers
Her Captive Gamblers
Takeo Kita was
46 in Her Captive Gamblers
as 'Art Direction'.
Wed, Jun 03 1953
Poster of An Edoite Judge
An Edoite Judge
Takeo Kita was
46 in An Edoite Judge
as 'Art Direction'.
Thu, Feb 05 1953
Poster of Shanghai Rose
Shanghai Rose
Takeo Kita was
45 in Shanghai Rose
as 'Production Design'.
Wed, Aug 13 1952
Poster of Tokyo Sweetheart
Tokyo Sweetheart
Takeo Kita was
45 in Tokyo Sweetheart
as 'Art Direction'.
Tue, Jul 15 1952
Poster of Sword for Hire
Sword for Hire
Takeo Kita was
45 in Sword for Hire
as 'Production Design'.
Thu, May 22 1952
Poster of Sasaki Kojiro
Sasaki Kojiro
Takeo Kita was
44 in Sasaki Kojiro
as 'Production Design'.
Fri, Oct 26 1951
Poster of Zoku Sasaki Kojiro
Zoku Sasaki Kojiro
Takeo Kita was
44 in Zoku Sasaki Kojiro
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Mar 31 1951
Poster of The White Orchid
The White Orchid
Takeo Kita was
44 in The White Orchid
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Mar 18 1943
Poster of Story of Leadership
Story of Leadership
Takeo Kita was
34 in Story of Leadership
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Oct 04 1941
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'.
Thu, Nov 30 1939
Poster of Shanghai Landing Party
Shanghai Landing Party
Takeo Kita was
32 in Shanghai Landing Party
as 'Settings'.
Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Rainbow Hill
Rainbow Hill
Takeo Kita was
31 in Rainbow Hill
as 'Art Direction'.
Fri, Mar 11 1938
Poster of The Abe Clan
The Abe Clan
Takeo Kita was
31 in The Abe Clan
as 'Art Direction'.
Tue, Mar 01 1938
Poster of The Giant
The Giant
Takeo Kita was
31 in The Giant
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
Sat, Dec 18 1937
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Takeo Kita was
30 in Avalanche
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf
A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf
Takeo Kita was
30 in A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 2
Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 2
Takeo Kita was
29 in Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 2
as 'Production Design'.
Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 1
Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 1
Takeo Kita was
29 in Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 1
as 'Production Design'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 31 1936
Poster of Radio Queen
Radio Queen
Takeo Kita was
28 in Radio Queen
as 'Production Design'.
Sun, Aug 11 1935
Poster of Drifting
Drifting
Takeo Kita was
28 in Drifting
as 'Settings'.
Sat, Jun 01 1935
Poster of Botchan
Botchan
Takeo Kita was
28 in Botchan
as 'Production Design'.
Thu, Mar 14 1935
Poster of Romantic and Crazy
Romantic and Crazy
Takeo Kita was
27 in Romantic and Crazy
as 'Art Direction'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 14 1930

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