Biography
Seichō Matsumoto (松本 清張 Matsumoto Seichō, December 21, 1909 – August 4, 1992) was a Japanese writer.
Seichō's works created a new tradition of Japanese crime fiction. Dispensing with formulaic plot devices such as puzzles, Seichō incorporated elements of human psychology and ordinary life. In particular, his works often reflect a wider social context and postwar nihilism that expanded the scope and further darkened the atmosphere of the genre. His exposé of corruption among police officials as well as criminals was a new addition to the field. The subject of investigation was not just the crime but also the society in which the crime was committed. From Wikipedia.
Filmography
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![顔](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/1025165.jpg)
顔 (2024)
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![The Wall of the Eye](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/747693.jpg)
The Wall of the Eye (2022)
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![Black Art Collection -Testimony-](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/640614-kuroi-gashuu-shougen-sp.jpg)
Black Art Collection -Testimony- (2020)
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![Giwaku](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/440309-giwaku.jpg)
Giwaku (2019)
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![Black Leather Notebook](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/538569.jpg)
Black Leather Notebook (2017)
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![Error](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/536466.jpg)
Error (2017)
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![花実のない森](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/557115.jpg)
花実のない森 (2017)
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![かげろう絵図](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/834928-kagero-ezu.jpg)
かげろう絵図 (2016)
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![Shadow Area](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Shadow Area (2015)
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![Kuroi Gashu: Kusa](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/346194-kuroi-gashu-kusa.jpg)
Kuroi Gashu: Kusa (2015)
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![Pro Bono](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/98305-pro-bono.jpg)
Pro Bono (2014)
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![Tsuyoki ari](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/442865-tsuyoki-ari.jpg)
Tsuyoki ari (2014)
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![Jikan no Shûzoku](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Jikan no Shûzoku (2014)
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![松本清張サスペンス (テレビ東京)](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
松本清張サスペンス (テレビ東京) (2011)
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![Kyukei no Koya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/578287-kyukei-no-koya.jpg)
Kyukei no Koya (2010)
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![Pro Bono](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/771941-pro-bono.jpg)
Pro Bono (2010)
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![Hi to Shio](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/104382-hi-to-shio.jpg)
Hi to Shio (2009)
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![中央流沙](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
中央流沙 (2009)
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![Zero Focus](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/121079-zero-focus.jpg)
Zero Focus (2009)
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![Ekiro](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/217973-ekiro.jpg)
Ekiro (2009)
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![Giwaku](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/222757-giwaku.jpg)
Giwaku (2009)
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![Evil People](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/169634-evil-people.jpg)
Evil People (2007)
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![波の塔](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/784046.jpg)
波の塔 (2006)
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![Aoi byoten](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/119355-aoi-byoten.jpg)
Aoi byoten (2006)
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![The Animal Trail](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/192799-the-animal-trail.jpg)
The Animal Trail (2006)
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![Vessel of Sand](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/597846-suna-no-utsuwa.jpg)
Vessel of Sand (2004)
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![Kichiku](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/34252-kichiku.jpg)
Kichiku (2002)
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![The Central Quicksand](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/564019-the-central-quicksand.jpg)
The Central Quicksand (1998)
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![Amagi Pass](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/574587-amagi-pass.jpg)
Amagi Pass (1998)
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![Kaseifu wa mita!](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kaseifu wa mita! (1997)
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![迷走地図](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
迷走地図 (1992)
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![Harikomi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/590238-harikomi.jpg)
Harikomi (1991)
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![Dansen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/218663-dansen.jpg)
Dansen (1983)
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![Meiso chizu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/683308-meiso-chizu.jpg)
Meiso chizu (1983)
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![Amagi Pass](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/58747-amagi-pass.jpg)
Amagi Pass (1983)
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![Suspicion](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/122252-suspicion.jpg)
Suspicion (1982)
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![Matsumoto Seicho's Black Leather Notebook](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/554748.jpg)
Matsumoto Seicho's Black Leather Notebook (1982)
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![The Wicked](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/169462-the-wicked.jpg)
The Wicked (1980)
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![The Demon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/161910-the-demon.jpg)
The Demon (1978)
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![Kyukei no Koya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/550535-kyukei-no-koya.jpg)
Kyukei no Koya (1978)
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![Suna no Utsuwa](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/778377-suna-no-utsuwa.jpg)
Suna no Utsuwa (1977)
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![Beast Alley](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/161909-beast-alley.jpg)
Beast Alley (1965)
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![A Trap](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/102694-a-trap.jpg)
A Trap (1965)
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![Escape from Hell](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/157305-escape-from-hell.jpg)
Escape from Hell (1963)
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![Zero Focus](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/114712-zero-focus.jpg)
Zero Focus (1961)
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![Kikenna onna](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/530331-kikenna-onna.jpg)
Kikenna onna (1959)
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![Accomplice](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/584482-kyohansha.jpg)
Accomplice (1958)
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![Stakeout](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/125738-stakeout.jpg)
Stakeout (1958)
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![The Face](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/179438-the-face.jpg)
The Face (1957)
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1909-12-21
Deathday1992-08-04 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceKitakyūshū, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known AsSeichō Matsumoto, Seichô Matsumoto, 松本清张
AwardsMystery Writers of Japan Award, Kikuchi Kan Prize, Asahi Prize, Akutagawa Prize, Bungeishunju Readers' Choice Award, Yoshikawa Eiji Prize for Literature
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