 An alternate opening and ending were both filmed (and are available  on the _Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)_ (qv) DVD). The alternate opening  featured Martin Riggs drinking alone in a bar where he is accosted  by a couple of thugs who want his money. Riggs claims all of his is  in the bank and tells the thugs "not to fuck with him." The thugs  attack him, but Riggs easily subdues them. He is then allowed to  take a free bottle of booze from the bar in exchange for never  returning. Director Richard Donner (qv) felt the movie should open  with a brighter look at Riggs and filmed the scene with Riggs  awakening in his trailer to replace it. The alternate ending  featured Riggs and Murtaugh saying good