Diane Kruger chased Quentin Tarantino for her part in ‘Inglourious Basterds’. The actress – who until recently was best known for ‘Troy’ and the two ‘National Treasure’ movies – said it took a lot of “convincing” for her to prove to director Quentin Tarantino she was good enough for the part.

She said: “I knew that this was the part I’d been waiting for in America, for sure. It took a lot to get this part. No one here had seen me quite yet in being this forceful, powerful female. I knew that obviously, being German, I could bring a lot to the table. But it took a lot of convincing.”

The 33-year-old star pushed hard to be cast as the cunning screen siren Bridget von Hammersmark.

She said: “He saw everyone in Germany and finally agreed he would see me – but only in Germany. I had to fly myself from New York to Germany. I knew I had one shot at this. I met Quentin and was so stressed out. I walked in, it was just him and me. I had learned the script to perfection.”

Diane was so desperate to work with the director because she thought his offbeat take on World War II appealed to her.

She told USA Today: “I get offered World War II movies once a week. I’ve never wanted to do it. What I liked about this was the take on it. And I love that we assassinate Hitler. I mean, trust me – it’s about time!”

Diane admitted the role had opened more options for her.

She said: “People took time to notice me for the first time and see me as something different. I’ve turned down a lot of girlfriend-of-the-superhero parts.”

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