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Seichō Matsumoto

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Seichō Matsumoto

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Japanese author() (1909–1992)

Person · Open Library

Born
1909
Works
27

Top works

  • 松本淸張, 山本周五郎集
  • 寒流
  • けものみち
  • 彩色江戶切絵図
  • 天保図錄

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Film & TV

Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

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…

Known for

  • The Accident — The man at the amusement park (uncredited)1975
  • 松本清張シリーズ・中央流沙 — 病院の雑役夫1975
  • Cat Girls Gamblers: Abandoned Fangs of Triumph1966
  • Pressure of Guilt1963

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Empire of Japan
Place of birth
Kitakyūshū-shi
Place of death
Tokyo
Languages spoken
Japanese
Native language
Japanese
Image
Seichō Matsumoto (1955, 46 years old).jpg
Work location
Japan
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Commons category
Seichō Matsumoto
date of birth
1909-12-21
date of death
1992-08-04
name in kana
まつもと せいちょう
name in native language
松本 清張
writing language
Japanese
birth name
松本 清張
start of work period
1951-00-00
end of work period
1992-08-04
time period
20th century
has works in the collection
Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum
Commons Creator page
Matsumoto Seichō
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