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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

Takeo Kita was 69 in Godzilla as 'Production Design, Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Poster of 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

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

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

Takeo Kita was 57 in Car Thieves as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1964

Poster of 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

Takeo Kita was 57 in Tiger Flight as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 1964

Poster of Atragon

Takeo Kita was 56 in Atragon as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1963

Poster of 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

Takeo Kita was 55 in Gorath as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962

Poster of The Last War

Takeo Kita was 54 in The Last War as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1961

Poster of 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

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

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

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

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

Takeo Kita was 49 in Sazae-san as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956

Poster of 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

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

Takeo Kita was 47 in Invisible Man as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1954

Poster of 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

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

Takeo Kita was 45 in Sword for Hire as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1952

Poster of 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

Takeo Kita was 31 in Rainbow Hill as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1938

Poster of The Abe Clan

Takeo Kita was 31 in The Abe Clan as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1938

Poster of 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

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

Takeo Kita was 28 in Radio Queen as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1935

Poster of Drifting

Takeo Kita was 28 in Drifting as 'Settings'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1935

Poster of 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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