The film Our Friend Maxim is devoted to the life and work of actor and National Artist of the USSR Boris Petrovich Chirkov. This film includes excerpts from his Maxim trilogy, and significant focus is placed on Chirkov’s role as a pedagogue and mentor to young actors.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Boris Chirkovhimself | himself |
 Leonid TraubergNot listed | Not listed |
 Vasili MerkuryevNot listed | Not listed |
 Aleksandr BorisovNot listed | Not listed |
 Mikhail ZharovNot listed | Not listed |