The Pink Pill
Synopsis
The Pink Panther is admitted to hospital after he falls on the street by slipping on his own banana peel. He finds that he has been given a liquid diet, while the man in the next bed is provided a banquet. So, the panther switches medical charts with his neighbor. The hefty food is transferred to him, but he is also rushed to abdominal surgery as per the chart he now has! Having survived the operation, the Pink Panther, in his recovery bed, is taunted by his laughing roommate as he is subjected to needles, to a harrowing blood pressure reading by an inattentive nurse, and to a fall that results in bandaging from head to toe. When he is finally released from the hospital, the panther trips on the hospital's steps and is readmitted with a broken leg!
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerry Chiniquy
- Screenplay & Story
- John W. Dunn
- Original Score
- Walter Greene
- Original Title
- The Pink Pill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Chiniquy
John W. Dunn
Walter Greene
Lee Gunther
David H. DePatie, Friz Freleng
Department Leadership Roster
Gerry Chiniquy
Director
John W. Dunn
Writer
David H. DePatie
Producer
Friz Freleng
Producer
Lee Gunther
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pink Pill
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What is The Pink Pill about?
The Pink Panther is admitted to hospital after he falls on the street by slipping on his own banana peel. He finds that he has been given a liquid diet, while the man in the next bed is provided a banquet. So, the panther switches medical charts with his neighbor. The hefty food is transferred to him, but he is also rushed to abdominal surgery as per the chart he now has! Having survived the operation, the Pink Panther, in his recovery bed, is taunted by his laughing roommate as he is subjected to needles, to a harrowing blood pressure reading by an inattentive nurse, and to a fall that results in bandaging from head to toe. When he is finally released from the hospital, the panther trips on the hospital's steps and is readmitted with a broken leg!
Who directed The Pink Pill?
The Pink Pill was directed by Gerry Chiniquy.
Who stars in The Pink Pill?
The principal cast of The Pink Pill includes Not specified.
When was The Pink Pill released and how long is it?
The Pink Pill was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pink Pill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pink Pill was composed by Walter Greene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pink Pill?
The Pink Pill holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).