Another Robert A. Heinlein theft...
Pick up the Robert Heinlein book "Citizen of the Galaxy", read the first chapter and tell me that this film's premise isn't a direct theft.
The young slave boy with no recollection of his past, who is much more than he appears to be.
The beggar, who isn't really a beggar at all.
The auction for a humourously low purchase price.
The argument between the auctioneer, the beggar and the noblewoman.
Oh, please...
This isn't a "strong resemblance", or a homage.
They didn't even try to file off the serial numbers.
There should have been a lawsuit.