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For a generation raised on a different set of fears and a shifting cultural landscape, Dirty Harry gave voice to the anxieties plaguing many Americans. As societal norms dissolved, so too did the clarity of moral lines, leading to a longing for figures like Callahan who would take matters into their own hands. Critics accused the film of glorifying police brutality, suggesting that it resonated deeply with older viewers who felt threatened by the changes in America.