The title is a spoof of the James Bond film "Goldfinger." The plot, props, and accompanying music all have elements of the spy films popular in the era.
Paul Frees, known for his often ominous and evil voicings, narrates here in a clipped Bond-esque accent.
Pinky uses the very latest Polaroid-style camera, well before the days of product placement.
This James Bond spoof is #007 of the 124 original Pink Panther cartoons produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises.
Crocodile pits were common traps in cartoons and films of the era, though sharks, piranhas and other nasty critters were also used, adding to the general atmosphere of evilness (rubs hands together and cackles).