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Seicho Matsumoto
Writing

Seicho Matsumoto

Born 1909-12-21
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Department: Writing

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Seicho Matsumoto

The Castle of Sand
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The Castle of Sand

1974
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The Demon
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The Demon

1978
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Black Leather Notebook
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Black Leather Notebook

2017
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Stakeout
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Stakeout

1958
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Amagi Pass
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Amagi Pass

1983
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Zero Focus
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Zero Focus

1961
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The Black Leather Notebook
TV
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The Black Leather Notebook

2004
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Evil People
TV
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Evil People

2007
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Suspicion
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Suspicion

1982
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Vessel of Sand
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Vessel of Sand

2004
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (115 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Amagi GoeAmagi GoeNovelMovie2025
Glass CastleGlass CastleOriginal StoryMovie2024
FaceFaceBookMovie2024
The Wall of the EyeThe Wall of the EyeOriginal StoryTV Series2022
Black Art Collection -Testimony-Black Art Collection -Testimony-Original ConceptMovie2020
Castle of SandCastle of SandNovelMovie2019
GiwakuGiwakuOriginal StoryMovie2019
ドラマスペシャル 松本清張 鬼畜ドラマスペシャル 松本清張 鬼畜Original StoryMovie2017
Black Leather NotebookBlack Leather NotebookNovelTV Series2017
ErrorErrorNovelMovie2017
花実のない森花実のない森Original StoryMovie2017
Stop the Old FoxStop the Old FoxOriginal StoryMovie2016
The Rite of LossThe Rite of LossOriginal StoryMovie2016
Deep Sea of TreeDeep Sea of TreeOriginal StoryMovie2016
The Woman Who Took the Local PaperThe Woman Who Took the Local PaperOriginal StoryMovie2016
The Housekeeper Saw!The Housekeeper Saw!Original StoryMovie2015
Partner in CrimePartner in CrimeOriginal StoryMovie2015
Shadow AreaOriginal StoryMovie2015
Kuroi Gashu: KusaKuroi Gashu: KusaOriginal StoryMovie2015
Kiri no HataKiri no HataOriginal StoryMovie2014
A House on a HillA House on a HillOriginal StoryMovie2014
Tsuyoki ariTsuyoki ariOriginal StoryMovie2014
Delivery of DeathDelivery of DeathOriginal StoryMovie2014
Jikan no ShûzokuJikan no ShûzokuOriginal StoryMovie2014
球形の荒野Original StoryMovie2014
Seicho Matsumoto's Black GospelSeicho Matsumoto's Black GospelOriginal StoryMovie2014
300 Million Yen Robbery300 Million Yen RobberyOriginal StoryMovie2014
The HousekeeperThe HousekeeperOriginal StoryMovie2012
One in a hundred thousandOne in a hundred thousandOriginal StoryMovie2012
The Dangerous SlopeThe Dangerous SlopeOriginal StoryMovie2012
Shichou ShisuShichou ShisuOriginal StoryMovie2012
松本清張サスペンス (テレビ東京)CreatorTV Series2011
The Castle of SandThe Castle of SandNovelTV Series2011
Kyukei no KoyaKyukei no KoyaOriginal StoryTV Series2010
Shodo KyoujuShodo KyoujuNovelMovie2010
Pro BonoPro BonoNovelMovie2010
Seicho Matsumoto Drama Special: FaceOriginal StoryMovie2009
Hi to ShioHi to ShioOriginal StoryMovie2009
中央流沙中央流沙NovelMovie2009
Zero FocusZero FocusOriginal StoryMovie2009
EkiroEkiroOriginal StoryMovie2009
Black CurrentBlack CurrentOriginal StoryMovie2009
GiwakuGiwakuOriginal StoryMovie2009
Dots and LinesDots and LinesNovelTV Series2007
松本清張スペシャル・地方紙を買う女松本清張スペシャル・地方紙を買う女NovelTV Series2007
Evil PeopleEvil PeopleCreatorTV Series2007
Seicho Matsumoto Drama Special: Wave TowerSeicho Matsumoto Drama Special: Wave TowerOriginal StoryMovie2006
Matsumoto Seicho Special: Blue DabMatsumoto Seicho Special: Blue DabOriginal StoryMovie2006
Seicho Matsumoto Special: FingersSeicho Matsumoto Special: FingersOriginal StoryMovie2006
The Animal TrailThe Animal TrailOriginal StoryTV Series2006
The Black Leather Notebook Special: White DarknessThe Black Leather Notebook Special: White DarknessNovelMovie2005
The Passed SceneThe Passed SceneOriginal StoryMovie2005
The Passed SceneThe Passed SceneNovelMovie2005
The Black Leather NotebookThe Black Leather NotebookNovelTV Series2004
Black CorridorBlack CorridorOriginal StoryMovie2004
Vessel of SandVessel of SandOriginal StoryTV Series2004
喪失の儀礼NovelMovie2003
KichikuKichikuNovelMovie2002
The Central QuicksandThe Central QuicksandOriginal StoryMovie1998
Amagi PassAmagi PassOriginal StoryMovie1998
Kaseifu wa mita!CreatorTV Series1997
ゼロの焦点NovelMovie1991
Kazu no FūkeiKazu no FūkeiNovelMovie1991
「松本清張サスペンス 隠花の飾り」足袋「松本清張サスペンス 隠花の飾り」足袋WriterMovie1986
The Street of DesireThe Street of DesireNovelMovie1984
DansenDansenNovelMovie1983
The PoliticiansThe PoliticiansNovelMovie1983
The Tale of SaikaidoThe Tale of SaikaidoNovelMovie1983
松本清張のかげろう絵図NovelMovie1983
Kaseifu wa mita!Kaseifu wa mita!NovelTV Series1983
Amagi PassAmagi PassNovelMovie1983
Cold CurrentCold CurrentNovelMovie1983
Satsujin Kou Oku no HosomichiNovelMovie1983
SuspicionSuspicionNovelMovie1982
Matsumoto Seicho's Black Leather NotebookMatsumoto Seicho's Black Leather NotebookOriginal StoryTV Series1982
Matsumoto Seicho's Black Leather NotebookMatsumoto Seicho's Black Leather NotebookCreatorTV Series1982
The WickedThe WickedNovelMovie1980
The DemonThe DemonStoryMovie1978
Kyukei no KoyaKyukei no KoyaOriginal StoryTV Series1978
Sweet RevengeSweet RevengeOriginal StoryMovie1977
Suna no UtsuwaSuna no UtsuwaOriginal StoryTV Series1977
The AccidentThe AccidentThe man at the amusement park (uncredited)Movie1975
The AccidentThe AccidentNovelMovie1975
松本清張シリーズ・中央流沙松本清張シリーズ・中央流沙病院の雑役夫TV Series1975
Without ComplaintWithout ComplaintNovelMovie1975
The Castle of SandThe Castle of SandNovelMovie1974
The Woman Who Took the Local PaperThe Woman Who Took the Local PaperOriginal StoryMovie1973
Cross-CurrentsCross-CurrentsOriginal StoryMovie1972
Shadow of DeceptionShadow of DeceptionNovelMovie1971
The Shadow WithinThe Shadow WithinNovelMovie1970
Bonds of LoveBonds of LoveOriginal StoryMovie1969
Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of TriumphCat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of TriumphSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Beast AlleyBeast AlleyNovelMovie1965
A TrapA TrapNovelMovie1965
The Forest of No EscapeThe Forest of No EscapeNovelMovie1965
Pressure of GuiltPressure of GuiltSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
The Hidden ProfileThe Hidden ProfileNovelMovie1963
Escape from HellEscape from HellShort StoryMovie1963
The Thinking LeafThe Thinking LeafNovelMovie1962
Structure of HateStructure of HateNovelMovie1961
The Yellow ClimateThe Yellow ClimateNovelMovie1961
Death on the MountainDeath on the MountainNovelMovie1961
Zero FocusZero FocusNovelMovie1961
Towering WavesTowering WavesNovelMovie1960
The Lost AlibiThe Lost AlibiOriginal StoryMovie1960
Kikenna onnaKikenna onnaOriginal StoryMovie1959
Stop the Old FoxStop the Old FoxNovelMovie1959
Points and LinesPoints and LinesNovelMovie1958
Voice Without a ShadowVoice Without a ShadowNovelMovie1958
AccompliceAccompliceShort StoryMovie1958
The Invisible WallThe Invisible WallNovelMovie1958
StakeoutStakeoutShort StoryMovie1958
The FaceThe FaceOriginal StoryMovie1957
Matsumoto Seichō no EkiroNovelMovie—
松本清張サスペンス 隠花の飾り松本清張サスペンス 隠花の飾りWriterTV Series—